HIBU.L Regulatory News (HIBU)

9 Mar 2006 08:34

Yell Group plc09 March 2006 9 March 2006 YELL APPOINTS RICHARD HOOPER AS A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Yell Group plc (Yell) today announces that Richard Hooper CBE has been appointedas a non-executive director of the company with effect from Monday 13 March 2006. Mr Hooper, aged 66, was Deputy Chairman of the Office of Communications (Ofcom)between 2002 and 2005. He is currently Chairman of Informa plc, a member of theAdvisory Panel of Waste Recycling Group owned by Guy Hands' Terra Firma CapitalPartners, and is an Independent Assessor to the Department of Culture Media &Sport on Public Appointments. Previous directorships include non executive director of MAI plc (1993 to 1996),non executive director of United News & Media (1996 to 1997), non executivedirector of Superscape plc (2000 to 2002) and non executive Chairman of IMSGroup plc (1997 to 2002). Mr Hooper chaired the Radio Authority between 2000and 2003. Commenting on the appointment, Bob Scott, Chairman of Yell, said: " We aredelighted to welcome Richard to Yell. He brings a wealth of experience in boththe private and public sector. I am sure he will make a very valuablecontribution to the continued success of our business." Enquiries Investors: Jill SherrattTel +44 (0)118 950 6984Mobile +44 (0) 7764 879808 Media: Yell - Jon SalmonTel +44 (0)118 950 6656Mobile +44 (0) 7801 977340 Media: Citigate Dewe Rogerson - Anthony CarlisleTel +44 (0)20 7638 9571Mobile +44 (0) 7973 611888 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange