Martin Kay Named CEO of Netcapital Inc.

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Netcapital Inc. (Nasdaq: NCPL, NCPLW) has appointed Martin Kay as the new CEO, effective January 3, 2023. He succeeds Dr. Cecilia Lenk, who will lead Netcapital Advisors, a subsidiary of the company. Kay brings extensive experience from Accenture and Bain, and is expected to enhance the firm's growth during a time of increasing investor interest in private capital markets. Kay expressed optimism about the company’s opportunities amidst current economic conditions, underlining the demand for integrated investment offerings.

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• Martin Kay's appointment as CEO brings extensive leadership experience from Accenture and Bain, enhancing the company's strategic direction.
• The company is positioned to capitalize on growing investor interest in private capital markets, potentially increasing revenue and market share.

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Former Accenture Executive to Lead Company’s Continued Expansion

Dr. Cecilia Lenk Assumes Position of CEO of Netcapital Advisors

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Netcapital Inc. (Nasdaq: NCPL, NCPLW) (the “Company”), a digital private capital markets ecosystem, today announced the appointment of Company director Martin Kay as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 3, 2023. In addition, the Company also announced that Dr. Cecilia Lenk, CEO of the Company since 2017, will assume the position of CEO of Netcapital Advisors Inc., the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary.

Martin Kay (Photo: Business Wire)

The appointment comes at a timely moment for the Company, as the current economic landscape has many investors reevaluating their portfolios and exploring alternative investment opportunities. Specifically, continued growth in demand among retail investors for exposure to startups and private capital markets more broadly has placed a premium on services provided by the Company, as well as prompted a need for more mature scalability, operations, and connections across the startup, advisor, and investor communities.

“Martin’s counsel has been invaluable since he was appointed to the Company’s board of directors earlier this year, and we’re delighted to further benefit from his expertise as he becomes the Company’s new CEO,” said Dr. Cecilia Lenk. “His leadership experience - ranging from director and partner roles at Accenture, IBM and Bain & Company, to front line exposure as a venture investor, CEO and CRO - makes him ideally suited for this role, and I look forward to continuing our close collaboration as I turn my focus to scaling the Netcapital Advisors growth platform.”

Martin Kay joined the Company’s board of directors in May 2022, after three decades as a successful leader, investor, advisor, and operator in early-stage digital ventures, including the original napster. Most recently Mr. Kay was a Managing Director with Accenture Strategy, where he led growth engagements for corporate clients and private equity firms. He is a co-founder of Accenture BLOOM, a digital strategy practice that invents, incubates, and scales new growth opportunities in partnership with clients. He was also the global Strategy lead for Accenture's “Cloud First” program, driving innovation, growth, and digital transformation with cloud technologies.

“The Company has reached an important stage in its growth journey, as each of its businesses are scaling operations to meet increasing demand,” said Martin Kay. “We believe that there is a significant market opportunity right now for our integrated offerings to create value for investors and entrepreneurs alike, and I’m eager to lead continuing expansion and results-driven execution as we build the Company’s profile as a publicly-traded company and generate returns for stakeholders.”

Mr. Kay began his career at Bain & Company, where he filled roles of increasing responsibility to become a Partner and lead the global Telecom, Media, and Technology practice. Mr. Kay holds an MA in Physics from Oxford University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

About Netcapital Inc.

Netcapital Inc. is a fintech company with a scalable technology platform that allows private companies to raise capital online and provides private equity investment opportunities to investors. The company's consulting group, Netcapital Advisors, provides marketing and strategic advice and takes equity positions in select companies with disruptive technologies. The Netcapital funding portal is registered with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a registered national securities association.

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FAQ

Who is the new CEO of Netcapital Inc.?

Martin Kay has been appointed as the new CEO of Netcapital Inc. effective January 3, 2023.

What role will Dr. Cecilia Lenk take at Netcapital?

Dr. Cecilia Lenk will assume the position of CEO of Netcapital Advisors, the company's wholly-owned subsidiary.

What is the significance of Martin Kay's appointment for NCPL and NCPLW shareholders?

Martin Kay's extensive experience is expected to drive growth and enhance market position, potentially benefiting shareholders of NCPL and NCPLW.

What market opportunities does Netcapital Inc. see?

Netcapital Inc. sees significant market opportunities in the increasing demand for investments in startups and private capital.