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16 May 2016
Board Changes
DCC plc, the international sales, marketing, distribution and business support services group, announces the following Board changes:
New Non-Executive Director
Mr. Cormac McCarthy has been appointed as a non-executive Director with immediate effect. Mr. McCarthy has also been appointed to the Audit Committee.
Mr. McCarthy was most recently Chief Financial Officer ('CFO') of Paddy Power plc, an international multi-channel betting and gaming group, having joined the company in 2011 as a non-executive Director and being appointed CFO in 2012. Following the successful completion of the merger of Paddy Power plc and Betfair Group plc, he stepped down as CFO of Paddy Power plc in February 2016.
Mr. McCarthy was previously Chief Executive of Ulster Bank (a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Scotland) from 2004 to 2011, during which time he also served in various roles within Royal Bank of Scotland, including Deputy Chief Executive of their retail division in the UK (2010 to 2011) and Chief Executive of their retail and commercial division in Europe and the Middle East (2007 to 2009).
Apart from Mr. McCarthy's previous directorship in Paddy Power plc, a publicly quoted company, there are no other details to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority.
Retirement of Non-Executive Director
The Board of DCC has been informed by Mr. David Byrne, non-executive Director, Deputy Chairman and Senior Independent Director, of his intention to retire from the Board with effect from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 15 July 2016. Mr. Byrne has held these positions since January 2009.
The Chairman of DCC plc, John Moloney, said today:
"I warmly welcome Cormac to the Board. His recent CFO experience, combined with his previous leadership experience make him an excellent addition to the Board.
David's international legal and business experience and wise counsel have been much appreciated by myself and all of the Board over his tenure and we wish him well for the future."
For reference:
Gerard Whyte
Company Secretary
Tel: +353 1 2799 400
Email: companysecretary@dcc.ie
Web: www.dcc.ie
About DCC plc
DCC plc is an international sales, marketing, distribution and business support services group headquartered in Dublin with operations in Britain, Continental Europe and Ireland. DCC has four divisions - DCC Energy, DCC Healthcare, DCC Technology and DCC Environmental. The Group is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and employs approximately 11,000 people in 15 countries. DCC's shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange and are included in the FTSE 100 Index.