Avast Appoints Trudy Cooke as General Counsel and Company Secretary

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Avast has appointed Trudy Cooke as its new General Counsel and Company Secretary, as approved by the Board. Cooke brings over two decades of experience in corporate law, previously serving as Group General Counsel at Inmarsat. Her role will involve providing legal advice to the Board and Management, playing a pivotal part in Avast's strategy to enhance digital security for users globally. CEO Ondrej Vlcek emphasized her importance to the leadership team, especially as the company continues its growth trajectory.

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• Trudy Cooke's extensive experience in legal and operational roles enhances Avast's leadership.
• Cooke's background in M&A could positively impact Avast's strategic objectives.

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• Potential gaps in continuity or experience due to a new leadership change.

PRAGUE, Czech Republic and LONDON, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Avast (LSE: AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced the appointment of Trudy Cooke to the role of General Counsel and Company Secretary, following approval by the Board. Trudy will be the principal source of legal advice to the Board and Management for the company.

Trudy has extensive experience spanning over two decades, first as a corporate lawyer and then as General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer for several London-based companies in the telecommunications and financial services industries. 

Trudy brings extensive international legal, strategic leadership and M&A experience. She joins Avast from her role as Group General Counsel at Inmarsat, formerly a public company, listed on the London Stock Exchange. Trudy was a central member of the Executive Team, who helped take the company private in 2019, working with a group of international private equity owned investors.

At Inmarsat, Trudy looked after the Legal, Strategy, Government Affairs and Regulatory teams. Prior to Inmarsat, Trudy was a director of Terra Firma's London Board and its Chief Operating Officer. She joined Terra Firma in 2004 as part of the Legal, Tax and Structuring team, before going on to serve as its General Counsel and then Chief Operating Officer. Before Terra Firma, Trudy worked in the Private Equity team at Lovells (now Hogan Lovells).

Ondrej Vlcek, CEO, Avast, said of the appointment, "We are delighted to have Trudy join the Avast team. She is an important addition to our leadership team and her knowledge and experience will be of vital importance to our company's goals. She will play a pivotal role in helping us deliver safer online experiences to enable digital citizens around the world to be free to enjoy a private and protected online life."

Trudy Cooke said, "I'm excited to join Avast at a pivotal point in the company's growth. This is an exciting time for the company as it continues its growth as a leading global tech company.  Avast has a passionate team and I'm looking forward to working with them on unlocking this potential."

About Avast:
Avast (LSE: AVST), a FTSE 100 company, is a global leader in digital security and privacy products. With over 435 million users online, Avast offers products under the Avast and AVG brands that protect people from threats on the internet and the evolving IoT threat landscape. The company's threat detection network is among the most advanced in the world, using machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to detect and stop threats in real time. Avast digital security products for Mobile, PC or Mac are top-ranked and certified by VB100, AV-Comparatives, AV-Test, SE Labs and others. Avast is a member of Coalition Against Stalkerware, No More Ransom and Internet Watch Foundation. Visit: www.avast.com.

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FAQ

Who is the new General Counsel of Avast?

Trudy Cooke has been appointed as the new General Counsel and Company Secretary of Avast.

What experience does Trudy Cooke bring to Avast?

Trudy Cooke has over two decades of experience in corporate law and was previously Group General Counsel at Inmarsat.

What role will Trudy Cooke play at Avast?

Cooke will provide legal advice to the Board and Management, contributing to Avast's strategic objectives.

When was Trudy Cooke appointed as Avast's General Counsel?

Trudy Cooke was appointed as General Counsel and Company Secretary on March 24, 2021.

What impact could Trudy Cooke's appointment have on Avast?

Her extensive legal and strategic experience may enhance Avast's operations and M&A strategies.