14 Dec 2012 14:22
14 December 2012
Huntsworth plc ("Huntsworth" or the "Company")
Board Changes
Huntsworth plc, the global public relations and healthcare communications group, announces the following changes to its Board:
·; Michael Birkin, who joined the Board in September 2009, has resigned as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 14 December 2012 owing to his new commitments in Asia as Chief Marketing Officer of Acer Inc.
Richard Sharp, Chairman of Huntsworth, commented:
"Michael has been a valuable member of the Board for over three years and has made a considerable contribution to the business. I would like to thank Michael for his hard work and sound advice and we wish him well in his new role with Acer."
In addition, the Company is pleased to announce the following appointments:
·; Joe MacHale, who joined the Board on 5 July 2012, has been appointed Senior Independent Director and chair of the Audit Committee to replace Michael Birkin who was the previous chair,
·; Martin Morrow has been appointed as its Company Secretary. Martin replaces William James who resigned as Company Secretary on 14 December 2012.
Enquiries to:
Huntsworth PLC +44 (0)207 224 8778
Sally Withey, Group Chief Operating Officer and Finance Director