27 Apr 2015 08:53
27 April 2015
7digital Group plc
("7digital" or the "Company")
Result of AGM and Appointment of Director
7digital (AIM:7DIG), the digital music and radio services company, is pleased to announce that all resolutions put to shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting held on Friday 24 April 2015 were duly passed.
The Company is also pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Foster as a non-executive director with immediate effect.
Mark, 56, is currently Chief Executive Officer of Arts Alliance Ltd, the leading producer, financier, distributor and marketer of Event Cinema worldwide. Prior to joining Arts Alliance he was Managing Director of Deezer UK & Ireland. There he was responsible for leading the UK and Ireland launches of one of the world's premier music-on-demand streaming services, including product internationalisation and implementing both B2B and B2C strategies.
Between 2002 and 2005, as well as 2010 and 2011, Mark was Director and Partner respectively of fostercraig Ltd, establishing a successful digital strategy and marketing consultancy for a number of organisations both inside and outside the music industry, including the IFPI, PPL and various small labels and retailers.
From 2005 to 2010, Mark was Managing Director of Lifestyle Mobility UK Ltd where he held an entrepreneurial retail and consultancy role in the healthcare sector, providing mobility products, adaptations and accessibility solutions for disabled and elderly people, operating a number of retail outlets, supplying the British Red Cross and several local authorities.
The following information Mark Foster's appointment is required to be disclosed under Schedule 2g of the AIM Rules for Companies:
Other directorships held:
Current: | Within the last five years: |
Arts Alliance Limited Arts Alliance Distribution Limited Mr Wolf Presents Ltd Park Circus Limited | Lifestyle Mobility (UK) Limited Lifestyle (Assess & Mobility (West London) Limited |
There are no further disclosures to be made under Schedule 2g of the AIM Rules.
Enquiries:
7digital Group | 020 7099 7777 |
Simon Cole, Chief Executive Officer | |
Chris Dent, Chief Financial Officer |
finnCap (nominated adviser and broker) | 020 7220 0500 |
Geoff Nash / Simon Hicks - Corporate Finance | |
Malar Velaigam - Corporate Broking |
Powerscourt | 020 7250 1446 |
Juliet Callaghan / Simon Compton |
About 7digital:
7digital are the power behind innovative digital listening experiences. Their robust, scalable technical infrastructure and extensive global rights are used to create comprehensive music and radio services for leading consumer brands, mobile carriers, broadcasters, automotive systems, retailers, record labels, artists and agencies. Alongside proven product knowledge, they offer award-winning radio production and music curation services, superior editorial strategy and content management expertise, making them a leading partner in this space.
7digital foster industry growth and innovation by simplifying access to music for clients such as Panasonic, Onkyo, Guvera, ROK Mobile, and The Overflow. From their years of being the largest independent producer of programming for the BBC, launching Radioplayer in multiple territories and powering services for partners like Samsung, BlackBerry and T-Mobile, 7digital are perfectly positioned to lead innovation at the intersection of digital music and next generation radio services.
http://about.7digital.com/