Geotech Holdings Ltd. (stock code: 1707) has announced the appointment of Mr. Lawrence James Edwards as an independent non-executive director effective 20 February 2026. According to the announcement, he entered into an appointment letter for an initial term of one year, extendable on an annual basis. His remuneration is KYD12,450 per year (approximately HK$0.12 million), with a discretionary bonus determined by the board based on market conditions and his responsibilities.

Mr. Edwards, aged 56, graduated from the University of Wales and has over 30 years of professional experience. He spent 17 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Corporate Finance & Recovery practice in the Cayman Islands and later founded Kingfisher Management Limited, focusing on companies management, securities investment, and asset management. He is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of the UK and a member of the International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Professionals.

The announcement indicates that Mr. Edwards is independent under Rule 3.13 of the Listing Rules and has no relationships with directors, senior management, or substantial shareholders of the company. There are no other matters that need to be brought to the attention of security holders, and he holds no directorships in other listed companies during the last three years. The board has extended a welcome to Mr. Edwards as he assumes his new role.