Last checked at 14 Jan 2019 07:00
Billington Holdings Plc
("Billington" or the "Group")
Appointment of Non-executive Director
Billington is pleased to announce that Stephen John Wardell, aged 55, has been appointed as a Non-executive Director with effect from 14 January 2019.
Stephen is a retired senior audit partner of KPMG who has worked with FTSE 100 and 250 boards in an audit, advisory and relationship management capacity. He retired from KPMG in 2018. During his time at KPMG, Stephen held a number of management roles and had a particular specialty in the construction and contracting sectors working with listed, private equity and privately owned businesses, both in the UK and internationally.
In addition to his position as a Non-executive Director, it is intended that Stephen will chair the audit committee for Billington.
Commenting Mark Smith, Chief Executive of Billington, said "We are delighted to have Stephen join the board of Billington and I look forward to working with him as we look to build on the current growth plans for the Group."
For further information please contact:
Billington Holdings Plc Tel: 01226 340666
Mark Smith, Chief Executive
W H Ireland Limited Tel: 0161 819 8875
Katy Mitchell
Chris Viggor
IFC Advisory Limited Tel: 020 3934 6630
Graham Herring
Tim Metcalfe
Miles Nolan
Additional Disclosures:
Additional Current Directorships/Partnerships
Stephen is currently a director or partner of the following companies/partnerships: The 5% Club and SJ Wardell Consulting Limited.
Past Directorships/Partnerships
In addition, Stephen was a director or partner of the following companies/partnerships in the last five years: KPMG LLP, KPMG Europe LLP and KPMG Limited.
There is no further information that falls to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule 2; paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.