27 Aug 2009 07:02
27 August 2009
Huntsworth plc ("Huntsworth")
Michael Birkin appointed Non-Executive Director
The Board of Huntsworth, the global public relations and healthcare communications group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Birkin as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 September 2009.
Michael Birkin has over 20 years' experience in communications and marketing services, including eight years as Group Chief Executive of Interbrand Group plc. More recently he was Worldwide President of Omnicom's marketing services division (1999 to 2005), Vice Chairman of Omnicom Group Inc (2005 to 2009) and Chairman and CEO of Omnicom Asia Pacific (2005 to 2009). Richard Sharp, Chairman of Huntsworth, said: "Michael is the second industry heavyweight to join the Huntsworth board in the last two months, following John Farrell who was appointed in July. That we are able to attract leading figures such as Michael and John underlines the growing stature of the Huntsworth group as we build our brands and our presence around the world".
Contacts: Huntsworth +44 (0)20 7224 8778 Lord Chadlington, Sally Withey Citigate Dewe Rogerson +44 (0)20 7638 9571 Simon Rigby, George Cazenove Additional information: There are no items requiring disclosure under paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.