Haywood Chapman

Chief Financial Officer at Castleton Technology Plc

Haywood Chapman is the current Chief Financial Officer at Castleton Technology plc. Haywood has been in this role since December 2014, and has been instrumental in Castleton's growth during this time.

Prior to joining Castleton, Chapman spent time working as a software and services consultant. Haywood has also held positions at various other companies, including MRI software, where they served as Chief Financial Officer.

At Castleton, Chapman has overseen 10 acquisitions, taking the company from an AIM listed cash shell to a £26m turnover business with £6m+ EBITDA. Haywood has also implemented a number of processes and KPIs designed to increase recurring revenues, GM%, and EBITDA%. In addition, Chapman has been responsible for negotiating commercial contracts with some of the Group's largest customers.

Under Chapman's leadership, Castleton has become a single legal operating entity on a common finance platform. Haywood has also increased the company's recurring revenue streams and compliant with IFRS15. In 2020, Chapman led Castleton through its exit to TA backed MRI software, returning over 4x return for initial investors.

Haywood Chapman has an ICAEW from PwC and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Nottingham.

Some of their coworkers include Mark Wood - Managed Accounts Sales & Marketing Director, Ben Cullen - Chief Technology Officer, and Laura Phelan-rogers - HR Manager. Haywood Chapman reports to Dean Dickinson, Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Chief Financial Officer

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