2 Jul 2010 14:00
CINEWORLD GROUP PLC (the "Company")
Appointment of Non-Executive Directors
Cineworld Group plc, the UK's only quoted cinema group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Martina King and Rick Senat as independent non-executive directors with immediate effect.
Martina King is currently a non-executive director of The Capita Group plc, Debenhams plc, Independent Media Distribution plc and Tradedoubler AB, a Swedish company, and previously of Johnston Press plc. She was the first managing director of Yahoo! UK and Ireland, ultimately being promoted to be the managing director of Yahoo! Europe.
Rick Senat is a non-executive director of Bank Leumi (UK) plc and the Chairman of the London Film Museum. He has sat on the Boards of numerous film companies and previously worked for 24 years at Warner Bros, having been closely associated with some of their most successful films.
No further disclosures are necessary in respect of either Martina King or Rick Senat under paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.
Anthony Bloom, Chairman of Cineworld Group plc, said "I am pleased to welcome Martina and Rick to the Board. They bring with them a wealth of experience in areas particularly relevant to Cineworld's activities, and will undoubtedly make a significant contribution to the Board."
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For further information:
Georgina Briscoe 020 7920 2348
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