3 Sep 2013 15:10
Dods (Group) plc ("Dods" or the "Group")
Alastair Gornall appointment as new Chairman of Dods Group plc
3 September 2013
Dods (Group) plc ("Dods"), the leading political communications business, announces the appointment of Alastair Gornall to the role of Chairman. On 3 September 2013 he will join the Board, initially as a non-executive director. Kevin Hand will stand down as Chairman at the Annual General Meeting on 26 September 2013.
Alastair Gornall brings to the Board extensive experience in the media, communications and exhibitions industry. Following three years with BusinessWeek magazine in the USA, he returned to London where he founded and grew two award winning public relations businesses, building a successful team who eventually acquired the business through a management buy-out. He then spent nearly six years as Chief Executive Officer of Reed Exhibitions Ltd where he ran and developed a global portfolio of 45 leading trade shows. He is currently Chairman of Blue Rubicon, the UK's leading corporate reputation consultancy.
Alastair is also Chair of Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust and a Trustee of SSAFA - an armed forces charity.
Kevin Hand, Chairman, commented:
"I am delighted to welcome Alastair to Dods. Alastair has a wealth of business experience and also brings significant insight into our business sector. He will make a hugely valuable contribution."
Alastair Gornall commented:
"Dods is currently going through an exciting period of evolution. I believe I can support the team in shaping and invigorating the business for the next stage of its growth."
Alastair is currently a director of the following companies and charities: Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust and Blue Rubicon (Holdings) Limited. In the past five years he has also been a director of: Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust Trading Limited; Smithfield Consultants Limited; Reed Exhibitions Limited; Fresh Montgomery Limited; RX Business Continuity Limited; Reed Events Limited; and The Association of Event Organisers Limited.
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