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Experian plc
Experian appoints a new independent Non-Executive Director
9 September 2015 - Experian, the global information services company, announces the appointment of a new independent Non-Executive Director to the Board of Experian plc, effective from 8 September 2015.
Luiz Fernando Vendramini Fleury, aged 59, a Brazilian national, is a current Board Member of Grupo Sequóia de Logística, the provider of logistics and distribution services, and FHV Holdings Ltda. He was formerly President and a Member of the Executive Board of Cetip S.A., a leading provider of technological and infrastructure solutions for financial markets, and a Board Member of Eneva S.A., Discount Malls do Brasil and Banco Ibi. He has spent the majority of his career in the financial services industry and, for the past 15 years, has held chief executive roles at Cetip, Banco Ibi and Redecard. Before that, Luiz held various senior finance and investment positions with Banco Citibank S.A., Banco Marka S.A. and C&A Brennkinkmeyer Brasil.
Don Robert, Chairman of Experian, commented:
"I am very pleased to welcome Luiz to the Board of Experian. He has extensive experience in the Brazilian financial market and his insight and deep local knowledge will be invaluable as we continue to develop our business in Latin America. Luiz's considerable boardroom experience will add to the strength, depth and effectiveness of the Experian Board".
The Company confirms that there are no details to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13R, paragraphs (1) to (6).
Contact:
Experian
Nadia Ridout-Jamieson | Director of Investor Relations | +44 (0)20 3042 4215 | |||
James Russell | Director of Corporate Communications | ||||
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Rollo Head | +44 (0)20 7251 3801 | ||||
Jenny Davey | |||||
About Experian
We are the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to our clients around the world. We help businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making. We also help people to check their credit report and credit score, and protect against identity theft. In 2015, we were named by Forbes magazine as one of the 'World's Most Innovative Companies'.
We employ approximately 17,000 people in 39 countries and our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; California, US; and São Paulo, Brazil.
Experian plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Total revenue for the year ended March 31, 2015, was US$4.8 billion.
To find out more about our company, please visit http://www.experianplc.com or watch our documentary, 'Inside Experian'.