Videndum plc has announced the appointment of Graham Oldroyd to its board as a non-executive director with effect from 12 October 2023. He will also be a member of its audit, remuneration and nominations committees.

Videndum provides equipment and software solutions worldwide for content creators, with its customers including broadcasters, film studios, production companies and photographers, among others.

Oldroyd is a non-executive director of The Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC. He also holds director positions at unlisted companies, including as chair of Ideal Standard International NV, a NED at Tunstall Integrated Healthcare Holdings Ltd, and chair at MCF Limited.

Formerly, Oldroyd was a non-executive director of PHS Group Investments Ltd, Nobina AB and Henderson Alternative Strategies Trust plc (where he chaired the audit committee). He was a partner with 23 years’ service at European private equity fund manager Bridgepoint until June 2013.

Commenting on the appointment, Ian McHoul, Videndum’s chair said: “I am delighted that Graham is joining the board of Videndum at this important time for the company. Graham brings substantial M&A, capital markets and private equity experience and a good track record of value creation in companies of similar scale and size to Videndum.”