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03 October 2011
Creston plc
Appointment of Richard Huntingford as Non-Executive Director
Creston plc (LSE:CRE), the Insight and Communications Group, today announces that with immediate effect it has appointed Richard Huntingford to the Board as Non-Executive Director and Chairman of its Remuneration Committee.
Richard has over 25 years' plc experience, the majority of which has been within the media industry. He is currently Non-Executive Chairman of Boomerang Plus plc, the AIM-listed media investment group, a position which he has held since 2008. Immediately prior to this role, from September 2007, Richard was Executive Chairman of Virgin Radio where he oversaw the sale of the business to Times of India in June 2008.
Between December 2000 and September 2007 Richard was CEO of the global media business, Chrysalis Group plc. Richard joined Chrysalis as its Corporate Development Director in 1987 and was principally responsible for building Chrysalis's successful radio division. Between 2005 - 2006 Richard was also a Non-Executive Director of Virgin Mobile Holdings (UK) plc, prior to its merger with NTL.
Richard qualified as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG where he worked for 12 years. He also sits on various other boards including the Prince's Trust Trading Limited where he is the current Chairman.
David Grigson, Non-Executive Chairman of Creston plc, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Richard to the Board and I am confident the experience he brings with him will be invaluable as the Group continues to shift its focus towards new, developing and high growth areas within our industry."
Richard Huntingford, added: "I am very excited to be joining the Board of Creston. The Group comprises many excellent and well respected brands, has a strong balance sheet and a talented and committed team of professionals. I am very much looking forward to working with the Board to continue Creston's success and to guide it through the next stages of its development."
Richard has held the following Directorships during the past five years:
2008 - Present |
Boomerang Plus plc |
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1987 - 2007 |
Chrysalis Group plc |
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There are no further disclosures to be made under LR 9.6.13.
For further information please contact:
Creston plc | |
Don Elgie, Chief Executive | 020 7930 9757 |
Barrie Brien, COO/CFO | 020 7930 9757 |
About Creston plc
Creston plc (LSE: CRE) is a marketing services company focused on insight-led communications. The Group operates across 24 trading brands delivering a range of marketing services, including digital marketing, market research, health communications, public relations, direct marketing, advertising and brand consultancy to a broad spectrum of blue-chip clients. All our companies share a common commitment to understanding, influencing and inspiring consumers on behalf of our clients and to creating value through innovative collaborative working. www.creston.com