The 46-year-old is a corporate financier and business adviser with more than 15 years’ lead advisory and main board experience.He has a expertise in bringing companies to the AIM and main market. He has previously served as CFO and main board director of a leading venture capital backed European medical device business, playing, it is said, a key role in operational transformation of the business and raising equity and debt finance.

Distil executive chairman Don Goulding said: "I am delighted that Shaun is joining the board and welcome his expertise and experience, which will be invaluable as we accelerate our growth in the UK and internationally. I would also like to express our thanks to Sarah Bertolotti, who has stepped down as finance director with immediate effect, and played a key role in the transformation of the company during the last four years.”