ASH.L Regulatory News (ASH)

25 Apr 2007 07:02

Ashley House PLC25 April 2007 Ashley House plc Appointment of new Chairman Ashley House plc ("Ashley House" or the "Company") the Primary Careinfrastructure specialist today announces that Sir William Wells (66) has beenappointed Chairman of the Board. Sir William takes over from David Burton CBEwho retires from the Board with immediate effect. Sir William brings a wealth of experience to the Board having held numerouspositions in both the Public and Private sectors in a career that has spannedmore than 40 years. From 1964 Sir William worked as a Property Consultantbecoming Partner at Chesterton and Sons in 1966, Managing Partner in 1984 andChairman of the business following incorporation in 1991 until his retirement in1997. His board level experience commenced in 1972 and since that time he hasheld positions in many well known organisations. Sir William began a parallelcareer in the Public Sector in 1968 as a Governor of the Royal Free Hospital inGrays Inn Road and has continued unbroken in the NHS to date, together withother posts in health, education and science including: Chairman of the NHS Appointments Commission (2001-2007) Chairman of the Commercial Advisory Board to Department of Health (2003- current) Chairman of the University of Surrey Vice President to the Royal College of Nursing Trustee of the NMSI (National Museum of Science and Industry) Vice President of the NAHCF (National Assoc of Hospital & Community Friends) Member of the King's Fund Executive and Management Committees Sir William has been granted 100,000 share options at 159p per share, theclosing price on 24 April 07. There are no other matters which are required to be announced pursuant toparagraph (g) of Schedule 2 to the AIM Rules. Jonathan Holmes, Chief Executive of Ashley House plc, said: "We are delighted to welcome Sir William as Chairman of our Board. Sir Williambrings a wealth of relevant experience to the Company which will proveinvaluable as we continue the exciting expansion of our integrated range ofservices. Our thanks and very best wishes go to David Burton for the contribution that hehas made to the business. David became a shareholder soon after I joined thebusiness in 1998 and joined the board as Chairman in 2004. David providedunwavering support whilst the business was initially turned around and thengrown to the robust position enjoyed today." Enquiries: Ashley House plc Tel: 01753 891189Jonathan Holmes, Chief Executive Bruce Walker, Finance DirectorCitigate Dewe Rogerson Tel: 020 7638 9571 Sarah Gestetner / Ged BrumbyNumis Securities (Nominated Adviser and broker to Ashley House) Tel: 020 7260 1000Michael Meade, Oliver Cardigan Directorships held by Sir William Wells within the past 5 years: Private Sector: Current Chairman 2007- CMG plcChairman 2007- Pure Sports MedicineChairman 2006- ADL plcChairman 2005- Covenant Healthcare plcChairman, Advisory Board 2005- St Wenceslas Property Investment TrustNon-Executive Director 2006- SQW Group LtdNon-Executive Director 2006- Arc Fund Management LimitedNon-Executive Director 2002- Hillgate (220) Ltd Private Sector: Past Non-Executive Director 2003-2005 HHG plcNon-Executive Director 2000-2005 Exel plcNon-Executive Director 1999-2005 National Provident Life LimitedNon-Executive Director 1999-2005 NPI LimitedNon-Executive Director 1997-2005 AMP (UK) HoldingsNon-Executive Director 1994-2005 AMP (UK) plcNon-Executive Director 1994-2005 Pearl Group LimitedNon-Executive Director 1994-2003 Norwich & Peterborough Building Society Public Sector: Current Pro Chancellor 2007- University of SurreyChairman 2003- Commercial Advisory Board for Department of HealthMember of Council 1998- University of SurreyMember General Council & Management 1995- The King's FundCommitteeHonorary Fellow 2002- Royal College of PhysiciansVice President 2004- Attend (NAHCF)Vice President 2005- Royal College of NursingTrustee 2003- National Museum of Science and IndustryTrustee 2005- Action Medical ResearchTrustee 2003- Urban Village Public Sector: Past Chairman 2001-2007 NHS Appointments CommissionChairman of Council 2001-2006 University of SurreyMember of Council 2000-2002 Priory of England and the Islands This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange