URL: https://democracy.southend.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1578

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and LGR (Leader)

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To consider the appointment of a non-executive director to Vecteo Ltd.

Content: To consider the appointment of a non-executive director to Vecteo Ltd. That the appointment of Vimal Amin as a non-executive director of the Vecteo Board, be approved. A recruitment campaign to fill the vacant non-executive director post, preferably with a qualified accountant, attracted 10 applicants. 3 were shortlisted for interview by a panel of Sacha Jevans, Adrienne Wright and Robert Kirton.   Following the interview, the panel selected. Vimal Amin (VA) for the role. VA is a qualified accountant with a background in school governance and community accessibility.   The appointment of Non-Executive Directors is a reserved matter for the Shareholder. Option 1 – To approve the appointment of the Non-Executive Director (recommended option).   Option 2 – Do nothing. This would result in the Vecteo Board not being able to appoint replacement Non-Executive Director to the Board.

Date of Decision: September 4, 2026