Last checked at 9 Nov 2021 07:00
9 November 2021
James Cropper Plc
(the "Company")
Directorate changes
The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Miles and Martin Court as Non-Executive Directors, with effect from 9 November 2021.
Sarah has a strong track record in a number of Executive Director roles. She is currently the CEO of Feelunique.com and has held Executive roles in Amazon and Diageo. As a Non-Executive Director, she brings a wealth of commercial experience to support the Group's growth plans. Sarah will join the Audit, Remuneration and Nominations committees.
Martin has a strong track record as both an Executive and Non-Executive Director in listed and private companies. He is currently an Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer of Victrex plc, a FTSE 250 global chemicals business, and his Directorships include a Non-Executive Director role for Surface Generation Ltd, by virtue of Victrex's shareholding. His commercial and innovation experience, both in the UK and overseas will support the Group's growth plans. Martin will join the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.
Andrew Hosty is stepping down from the Board in November after serving as a Non-Executive Director. The Board would like to thank Andrew for his commitment and advice during his tenure and wish him well for the future.
Mark Cropper, Chairman of James Cropper plc, commented:
"I would like to thank Andrew for his support over the last three years and wish him well for the future. I am delighted to welcome Sarah and Martin to James Cropper plc. The appointments and their experience will continue to strengthen the capabilities of the Board and help support the growth plans of the Group."
In accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules, Sarah Miles, aged 49, holds or has held in the past 5 years the following directorships and partnerships:
Current directorships | Directorships within last 5 years |
British Retail Consortium |
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Channel Islands Commercial Group Limited |
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Feelunique France SAS |
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Feelunique Holding Limited |
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Feelunique International Asia Limited |
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Feelunique International Limited |
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Ocapel Limited |
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Thebigwebsite Limited |
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Sarah Miles currently has no shareholding within the Company.
In accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules, Martin Court, aged 60, holds or has held in the past 5 years the following directorships and partnerships:
*denotes Victrex wholly owned subsidiary company
Current directorships | Directorships within last 5 years |
Invivio Device Component Manufacturing Limited * | Magma Global Limited |
Invibio Device Components Manufacturing Inc * |
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Invibio Inc * |
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Invibio Knees Limited* |
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Invibio GmbH* |
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Invibio Limited* |
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Juvora Limited* |
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Kleiss Gears Inc* |
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Surface Generation Limited |
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Victrex Europa GmbH* |
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Victrex Japan Inc* |
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Victrex Manufacturing Limited* |
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Victrex plc |
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Victrex Trading Limited* |
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Victrex Trustee Limited* |
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Victrex USA Holdings Inc.* |
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Victrex USA Holdings Limited* |
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Victrex USA Inc* |
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Zyex Group Limited* |
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Zyex Limited* |
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Zyex Reclaim Limited* |
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Enoflex Limited |
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Martin Court currently has no shareholding within the Company.
There is no further information required to be disclosed in respect of the above appointment pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule 2 (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.
Enquiries:
James Cropper PLC (AIM: CRPR) Isabelle Maddock, Chief Financial Officer Jim Aldridge, Company Secretary Tel: +44 (0) 1539 722002 www.jamescropper.com | Shore Capital Robert Finlay, Henry Willcocks John More Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7601 6100
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