12 Jul 2017 07:00
Clipper Logistics plc
Directorate Change
Clipper Logistics plc ("Clipper", or "the "Company"), a leading provider of value-added logistics solutions and e-fulfilment to the retail sector, announces that Senior Independent non-Executive Director Paul Hampden Smith, is to step down from the Board effectively immediately, to pursue other business interests.
The Company is pleased to announce that Ron Series, a non-Executive Director of the Company since its initial public offering in 2014, will move up to Senior Independent Director.
Following the changes the Board remains balanced between Executive and non-Executive Directors, after the retirement of Sean Fahey in March 2017.
Steve Parkin, Executive Chairman of Clipper, said:
"The Board extends its gratitude to Paul for his significant contribution since the Company's initial public offering and wish him well in his future endeavours. We are delighted that Ron has agreed to take over as our Senior Independent Director and we look forward to working together."
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Enquiries
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Clipper: | +44 (0)113 204 2050 | |
Steve Parkin, Executive Chairman | ||
Tony Mannix, Chief Executive Officer | ||
David Hodkin, Chief Financial Officer
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Public Relations Advisers: | ||
Bell Pottinger: | +44 (0) 20 3772 2500 | |
David Rydell | ||
Dan de Belder | ||
Molly Stewart |
About Clipper
Founded by Steve Parkin in 1992, Clipper is amongst the leading providers of value- added logistics solutions and e-fulfilment to the retail sector in the United Kingdom, with an expanding business in Germany and employs nearly 3,000 people. The Group provides consultancy-led services within the online fashion and general merchandise sectors to its blue-chip client base including Zara, Harvey Nichols, ASOS, The John Lewis Partnership, Asda, Supergroup, Morrisons, New Look and Sainsbury's.