BPM - Senior Management Changes

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BLACKPEARL GROUP | Investor Announcement

3 April 2025

Blackpearl Group announces US-based COO to drive
aggressive growth strategy

Introduction
Black Pearl Group Limited (NZX:BPG) is pleased to announce the appointment of
Christie Kerner as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Based in the United States, Kerner
brings more than 30 years’ experience in scaling high-growth companies and will lead
operational execution to support the Group’s US go-to-market strategy and growth
ambitions.
Founder and CEO Nick Lissette said: “The US is our primary market and local
expertise is key to our success. To do this, we need to secure world-class talent with
the chops, experience and proven ability to align company operations with
trajectory.”
Kerner will be based in the US, where Blackpearl Group is set to continue its
significant expansion over the coming year.
ENDS

Contact
Released for and on behalf of BPG,
Nick Lissette
Chief Executive Officer

For further information, please contact:
Hello@blackpearl.com | +64 4 803 9390


ENDS

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BLACKPEARL GROUP | Investor Announcement

About Blackpearl Group
Blackpearl Group (BPG) is a market leading data technology company that pioneers
AI driven, sales and marketing solutions for the US market.

Specifically engineered for small-medium sized businesses (SMEs), BPG consistently
delivers exceptional value to its customers. Our mantra is simple: ‘Better Growth
Together’. When our customers win, we win.

Founded in 2012, BPG is based in Wellington, New Zealand, and Phoenix, Arizona.

Blackpearl.com

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BLACKPEARL GROUP | Investor Announcement