ASP.L Regulatory News (ASP)

16 Jul 2007 07:00

Ascribe plc16 July 2007 Press Release 16 July 2007 Ascribe plc ("Ascribe" or "the Group") Non-Executive Director Appointment Ascribe plc (AIM:ASP), the health IT Group, announces that Ian Priestner hasbeen appointed to the Board as an independent Non-Executive Director, withimmediate effect. Ian (50) is currently a Non-Executive Director of the Walton Centre forNeurology and Neurosurgery NHS Trust. During the last ten years, Ian has workedas Head of Public Policy and Government Relations (UK and International) forBritish Gas plc (holding brand for Transco and BG Group), and was Group Directorof Corporate Communications for United Utilities PLC where he was a member ofthe Executive Leadership Team from 2000 to 2006. In 1979, Ian worked for the Confederation of British Industry in itsInternational Affairs department and later moved to become the Public AffairsSpecialist for the United States Embassy in London. In 1986, Ian became ChiefPress Officer for the Social Democratic Party. He later became a CommunicationsConsultant for Lowe Bell and Public Affairs Manager for Conoco (UK) Ltd. Ianholds degrees in International Relations and Law. David Hughes, currently a Non-Executive Director of Ascribe with four yearsservice, will move to the role of Non-Executive Deputy Chairman and also chairthe Audit and Remuneration Committees. Commenting on the appointments Stephen Critchlow, Executive Chairman of Ascribeplc, said: "We are delighted that Ian is joining the Board of Ascribe. His strongbackground in both government relations and healthcare will be a valuable assetto the Group as we expand our capability and market. Together with DavidHughes, we have a strong Non-Executive team." There is nothing further to disclose in relation to Ian Priestner's appointmentunder Schedule 2, paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules. - Ends - For further information:Ascribe plcStephen Critchlow, Executive Chairman Tel: +44 (0) 870 053 4545Jeremy Lee, Group Finance Director www.ascribe.com Cenkos Securities plcIan Soanes, Corporate Finance Tel: +44 (0) 20 7397 8900isoanes@cenkos.com www.cenkos.com Media enquiries:AbchurchHelen Spivey / Stephanie Cuthbert Tel: +44 (0) 20 7398 7700helen.spivey@abchurch-group.com www.abchurch-group.com Notes to editors Ascribe plc is a leading healthcare company that develops and markets softwaresolutions supporting patient, clinical and business processes to Primary &Secondary healthcare providers in the UK and overseas. Ascribe is committed to providing technologies that improve patient safetystandards and the Company's solutions directly improve patient care and deliverfinancial savings to customers. The Group sells directly to hospitals andPrimary Care Trusts rather than through centrally driven political initiatives. The Group provides solutions to clinical professionals in all healthcaresectors; customers include Emergency and Minor Injuries Units, Mental Health andSocial Care Units, Hospitals requiring patient administration systems (PAS) andmedical equipment management, Hospital and Retail Pharmacies, and GeneralPractice surgeries. Offering patient and decision support information to theseclinicians in context with their activity is the key to the Company's ongoingsuccess. Ascribe plc was floated on AIM in 2004, and currently employs over 200 personnelthrough its operating companies in the UK, Kenya, Australia and New Zealand. Formore information, please visit www.ascribe.com. (c) Ascribe 2007. Ascribe is a registered trademark of Ascribe plc. All otherbrands and product names and trademarks are the registered property of theirrespective companies. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange