LONDON (Alliance News) - Guscio PLC Monday said Richard Thompson has been appointed as non-executive chairman of its board, with current chairman Marcus Yeoman assuming the role of non-executive director.
Thompson, aged 50, was chairman of Queens Park Rangers football club and Windsor Race Course, as well as a director on the board of Leeds Sporting PLC. He has focused on a number of private company investments across the retail, technology, media and fashion in recent years, the AIM-listed investment company said.
"His expertise in identifying the people and companies that can lead to the creation of shareholder value across a number of sectors including technology, media, retail and property will be a great asset to our company," Yeoman said in a statement.
Guscio shares were up 9.5% at 10.40 pence early Monday.
By Steve McGrath; stevemcgrath@alliancenews.com; @stevemcgrath1
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