Group Financial Controller Appointment

The Smarter Web Company (LSE: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF | FRA: 3M8) is pleased to announce the appointment of Oliver Hewett as Group Financial Controller, with immediate effect.

Oliver will be responsible for leading the Company’s financial control and reporting functions. He will oversee day-to-day financial operations across the Group and will play a key role in the operational execution of the Company’s activities. He will work closely alongside Mario Visconti, Interim CFO and Head of Projects, as the Company continues to develop and strengthen its finance function.

Oliver brings over 18 years 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.

Most recently, Oliver has served as CFO and Board Director at two growing UK SMEs, where he led a number of acquisitions and supported revenue growth and operational scale-up. Andrew Webley, CEO, The Smarter Web Company, commented:

"We are delighted to welcome Oliver to the team. His combination of institutional finance experience, a hands-on CFO track record and personal Bitcoin conviction makes him the ideal person to strengthen our financial control function as we continue to execute on our 10 Year Plan.”

Oliver Hewett, Group Financial Controller, The Smarter Web Company, commented:

"I am excited to be joining The Smarter Web Company at such a pivotal moment. The combination of a disciplined Bitcoin treasury strategy, a growing operating business and a committed long-term investor base is a compelling combination. I look forward to working with the team to help build Smarter Web into a leading UK-listed company.”