The Board of Micro Focus International plc announced the appointment of Matt Ashley to the role of Chief Financial Officer. Matt Ashley will join the business with effect from 28 June 2021 and will join the Board and assume his executive duties from 1 July 2021. As previously announced, Brian McArthur-Muscroft will be leaving Micro Focus with effect from 30 June 2021, to assume the CFO position at a technology based financial services company. Matt brings considerable experience to the Group and was previously Chief Financial Officer of William Hill plc (William Hill). He previously held several positions at National Express Group plc including Group CFO and President and CEO of its North America business.