GSH.L Regulatory News (GSH)

26 Oct 2007 07:02

GSH Group PLC26 October 2007 GSH Group plc ("GSH" or "the Company"), Directorate Change GSH Group plc, (AIM: GSH) the international provider of bespoke facilities management and energy management solutions, announces that Bob Gilbert is to step down and retire as a Director and Non-executive Chairman on 31 December 2007. Bob Gilbert has been with the Group since July 2004 and has played a key role in GSH's development as a public Company over this period. The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart William Graham as Non-executive Director with immediate effect. Stuart will become Non-executive Chairman with effect from 1 January 2008. Stuart (aged 53), has extensive knowledge of both the City and the facilities management sector having been Chief Executive of the Johnson Service Group plc, between 2002-2006 and prior to that, spent over a decade at ISS, one of the world's largest facilities management and service providers, where he was Group Chief Operating Officer from 1999-2002. Commenting, Colin Tennent, Chief Executive of GSH, said: "On behalf of the Board, staff and shareholders, I would like to thank Bob forhis dedication and contribution to the Company over the last three years andwish him well for the future. "I am delighted to welcome Stuart to the GSH Board. He has had a long andsuccessful career in international facilities management and I look forward tothe valuable contribution he will make to the future development of GSH". " AIM Rules Disclosure Set out below are the current and past directorships of Stuart Graham over thepast five years: Former Directorships (within last 5 years): Johnson Cleaners UK Limited Johnsons Apparelmaster Limited Johnsons Blue Limited Johnson Group Cleaners Trustee Company (No.1) Limited Semara Nominees Limited Johnson Service Group plc There are no further disclosures to be made under Schedule 2, paragraph (g) of the AIM rules. -ends- For further information, please contact: GSH Group plcDavid Simons, Chief Financial Officer 01782 200455 KBC Peel Hunt Ltd (Nominated Adviser and Broker) 020 7418 8900Julian BluntDaniel Harris Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial 020 7861 3232Ann-marie Wilkinson/Chris Hamilton Notes to Editors: GSH Group plc GSH Group provides unrivalled facilities management and energy managementservices throughout Europe and the USA. At the forefront of sustainable development within the facilities managementsector, GSH Group is expert in meeting environmental and health and safetyrequirements. The Group specialises in the management and delivery of complex contractsprimarily for major blue-chip customers. We are committed to innovation,professional performance and implementing the latest technology to delivercompetitive advantage to our clients. www.gshgroup.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange