The Smarter Web Company (LSE: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF | FRA: 3M8) is pleased to announce the promotion of Oliver Hewett to the role of Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), with immediate effect. Oliver has served as Group Financial Controller since his appointment on 27 April 2026 and this promotion reflects the Board’s recognition of his contribution and capability. Oliver will serve as a member of the Company’s senior leadership team and will not be appointed to the Board of Directors at this time. He will continue to report directly to Andrew Webley, Chief Executive Officer.
In his role as CFO, Oliver will assume expanded responsibility for:
- overseeing all aspects of the Group’s financial strategy, planning and reporting;
- ensuring compliance with applicable financial regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions in which the Group operates;
- progressing the Company's corporate governance framework in line with applicable standards and evolving best practices;
- managing the Company's relationships and contracts with third-party service providers;
- supporting the Board and Chief Executive Officer in the assessment and execution of strategic and corporate finance initiatives; and
- leading and developing the Group’s finance function.
He will continue to work closely alongside Mario Visconti, Head of Projects, as the Company continues to progress its acquisition strategy.
Oliver brings almost two decades of financial experience spanning institutional investment banking and SME leadership. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Oliver began his banking career in commodities finance at Barclays Capital and Bank of America Merrill Lynch before moving to NatWest Markets, where he supported the financial execution of RBS's £29bn Capital Resolution programme.