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Aurora Appoints Nairn Black as Chief Financial Officer

Press release
12.11.25

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Nairn Black as Aurora’s new Chief Financial Officer. He brings over 25 years of financial, investment, and operational leadership across high-growth and private equity-backed businesses.

A Chartered Accountant by training, Nairn has held senior roles with The NWH Group, Clyde Blowers Capital, and Noble Group, where he led M&A activity, restructurings, and growth strategies across the UK and globally.

His track record in shaping finance functions and driving transformation as well as managing investments, complements Aurora’s leadership team as the company enters its next phase of growth and innovation.

Commenting on his appointment, Nairn Black said:

“Joining Aurora is an exciting opportunity. It’s a business with strong foundations, clear ambition, and a leadership team that knows how to build and scale successfully. My focus will be on ensuring our growth is supported by robust processes and systems, smart financial management, and the right structures to deliver an exceptional customer experience.”

Welcoming Nairn to the team, Aurora CEO Simon Reilly said:

“We’re thrilled to welcome Nairn to Aurora as CFO. He brings deep experience in scaling businesses and creating strong finance teams that drive performance and growth. His commercial insight and energy will be instrumental as we build out the Aurora platform.”

As Aurora continues to accelerate its expansion, Nairn’s appointment underlines the company’s commitment to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and delivering long-term value for customers and investors alike.

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