HNT.L Regulatory News (HNT)

24 November 2015

Huntsworth plc ("Huntsworth" or "Company")

Appointment of new Non-Executive Director

The Board of Huntsworth, the healthcare communications and public relations group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pat Billingham as a non-executive Director with effect from 1st December 2015. On appointment, Pat will also join Huntsworth's Audit and Remuneration committees.

Following an early career with HM Revenue and Customs, Pat joined Ernst & Young, the multinational professional services firm, and was a partner from 1995 to 2012. Whilst at Ernst & Young Pat obtained broad experience in various sectors and also performed a range of executive duties within the firm. Pat currently holds non-executive directorships with RenaissanceRe Syndicate Management Limited, the managing agent for a Lloyd's of London insurance syndicate; Aldwyck Housing Group, a registered social landlord where she also chairs their Audit and Remuneration, and Governance committees, and Exemplas Limited, a leading business support, skills and employment solutions provider. Pat is also a member of the Board of Governors and the Audit Committee of the University of East London.

Derek Mapp, Chairman of Huntsworth, said:

"I am very pleased that Pat will be joining the Board of Huntsworth. Her extensive range of skills and experience in strategic leadership roles, in both the public and private sectors, will be invaluable."

Pat Billingham said:

"I am excited to be joining the Board of Huntsworth at a time that offers significant opportunities for the Company."

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