Rockwood Strategic Plc is an Investment Trust that invests in a focused portfolio of smaller UK public companies. The strategy identifies undervalued shares, where the potential exists to improve returns and where the company is benefitting, or will benefit, from operational, strategic or management changes. These unlock, create or realise shareholder value for investors.

Richard Staveley has over twenty years’ experience of equity investment and fund management. Having qualified as a chartered accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Richard joined Bradshaw Asset Management, as assistant fund manager, in 1999. Moving to Société Générale Asset Management, he became Head of UK Small Companies and a CFA charterholder. In 2006, he co-founded River and Mercantile Asset Management, where he launched both the UK Small Company Fund, the UK Income Fund and was Head of Research. In 2013, he joined Majedie Asset Management to manage the UK small company investments, where total assets grew from £7 billion to £15 billion. In 2019 he joined Gresham House Plc as fund manager for Gresham House Strategic Plc. Harwood Capital LLP were appointed its Investment Manager in 2021, which Richard joined and continues to manage the fund under its new name Rockwood Strategic Plc. Richard won the coveted Fund Manager award at the PLC Awards in 2023.

Quartix is a leading provider of subscription-based vehicle tracking systems, software, and fleet management services designed to improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of commercial fleet operations. Established in 2001 by four industry experts with extensive experience in systems design, telemetry, and communications, Quartix has grown to serve over 32,000 fleet customers across six core countries.

Quartix’s easy-to-install technology delivers real-time insights into vehicle location, driver behaviour, and fleet performance. Fleet managers can access comprehensive reports, route histories, and operational analytics via any internet-enabled device, allowing businesses to reduce costs, streamline processes, and improve environmental outcomes. The intuitive platform supports organisations primarily in but limited to performing site-based services.

With the global demand for telematics and fleet management solutions on the rise and the European market forecasted to reach 27.6 million active systems by 2028, Quartix stands well positioned for continued growth and innovation. The company is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM), underscoring its commitment to transparency and investor value.

Sally Morton, Finance Director

Sally Morton is an accomplished financial professional with a strong foundation in accounting and leadership. A Rhodes University graduate with Honours in Financial Accounting, she qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Grant Thornton UK LLP. Joining Quartix in 2019 as Group Financial Accountant, Sally advanced to Head of Finance in 2022 and was promoted to Finance Director in 2025. Her career reflects a dedication to excellence, leveraging her expertise to drive financial strategy and organizational success.

Dan Mendis, Commercial and Operations Director

Dan joined Quartix in 2017 and has had various roles in the business.  He became Chief Operating and Financial Officer in 2019 and oversaw many of the commercial teams until 2021, during which time the business grew significantly.  After a two-year period working in other areas within the business, he returned to the role of Commercial and Operations Director in November 2023.  Prior to joining Quartix, he worked within the Associated British Foods group and for Domino Printing Sciences plc.  He has a first-class degree in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford.

Secure Trust Bank is a UK‑based specialist lender, providing retail and business finance solutions supported by a strong deposit base.

The Group has been in operation for over 70 years, is headquartered in Solihull, and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Secure Trust Bank uses deep specialist knowledge, disciplined underwriting and strong technology platforms to build competitive advantage. Our purpose is to help more consumers and businesses fulfil their ambitions, and our aim is to be the most trusted specialist lender in the UK. Secure Trust Bank is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by both the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.

The Group operates across two core lending divisions: Retail Finance and Business Finance. Retail Finance provides quick and easy finance solutions, helping consumers purchase lifestyle goods and services through a range of flexible products. Business Finance delivers secure, specialist lending to UK businesses, supporting them with bespoke funding solutions throughout the lending lifecycle.

These lending divisions are supported by a Savings division, which provides customers with a range of savings products and plays a key role in supporting the Group’s funding strategy.

In 2025, the Group undertook a strategic review to ensure it is well positioned for long‑term, sustainable growth. As a result, Secure Trust Bank identified an optimised operating model aimed at significantly improving shareholder returns over the medium term. These plans were outlined at the Group’s Investor Update in March, where management set out clear strategic priorities designed to deliver targeted growth and enhanced returns.

Ian Corfield has spent over 25 years working in financial services. He served as Chief Commercial Officer of NewDay Ltd from 2014 to 2023 where he helped build the Company into a leading consumer credit provider. Previously, Ian served as CEO of Aussie Home Loans and Business & Retail Banking at Bankwest, based in Australia, and prior to this he held a number of senior roles at HBOS Plc. Most recently, Ian has worked as an adviser to HM Treasury and a Specialist Partner at Flint Global, a regulatory and competition advisory firm. Ian brings a wealth of strategic, financial services and consumer finance expertise, with a focus on driving innovation in customer experience. 

Winking Studios Limited is Asia’s third largest game art outsourcing studio and the fourth largest globally, with over 25 years of experience providing complete end-to-end art outsourcing and game development services across various platforms for the video games industry. Headquartered in Singapore, the Group has seven studios across Nanjing, Shanghai and Taipei, supported by more than 800 highly skilled talents and serving a global customer base.​

Johnny Jan is CEO and Founder of Winking Studios, with over 26 years' experience in Art Outsourcing and Game Development​​. He is also Director of the Taiwan Game Industry Promotion Alliance.

Harry (Xu) He is International Financial Controller and Head of Investor Relations at Winking Studios. He brings extensive experience in finance and investor relations across technology and digital services businesses, with a background spanning capital markets, strategic financing and international operations

Claude Bordeleau is Chief Revenue Officer at Winking Studios and founder of Quebec‑based studio Ampera. A gaming industry veteran and former senior leader at Keywords Studios, he leads Winking’s global commercial strategy across Western markets following the Group’s acquisition of Ampera.

BASH is an acronym for Buy, Avoid, Sell and Hold a share in a company to be discussed during each panel.