Hummingbird Resources Regulatory News (HUM)

23 Oct 2007 07:01

Humberts Group PLC23 October 2007 23 October 2007 Humberts Group plc ('Humberts' or 'the Group') Humberts strengthens Board Humberts (AIM: HUM), the national group of full service estate agents andvaluers, announces today the appointment of James Lugg as non-executivedirector. James Lugg (46), is a commercial adviser to Consensus Business Group and hasover 25 years experience in facilities management and property management. Heis also a director of a number of companies, including two other companies whichare quoted on AIM. Commenting on the appointment, Max Ziff, chief executive of Humberts, said: "James brings with him a wealth of relevant experience and will be a great assetto us as we continue to drive the growth of Humberts. I am delighted to welcomehim on to the Board." Details of James Lugg's current and past directorships are set out below. Thereis no further information which requires disclosure under Schedule Two,paragraph (g) of the AIM rules: Current directorships: Energy Technique PLC Mercury Group PLC Stonemartin Group PLC Purely Financial Group PLC Venture International FM -Ends- For further information: Humberts Group plc: 020 7318 1273Max Ziff, Chief Executive OfficerNigel Cartwright, Chief Financial Officer Financial Dynamics: 020 7831 3113Lauren Mills Notes to editors Humberts Group plc is listed on London's AIM market. It is a leading firm ofestate agents, chartered surveyors and valuers. Established over 150 years ago,the company has a growing network of offices in the UK which benefit fromnational expertise combined with strong regional and very local knowledge. Led by a team of dedicated professionals, Humberts is a multi-disciplinedpractice with integrated expertise in the residential, rural, commercial andprofessional services sectors. Humberts is renowned for the quality of itsstaff, many of whom are RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)qualified, and for its high levels of personal service. Humberts is committed to a strategy of growth by acquisition. All acquisitionswill trade under the Humberts name, fully leveraging its heritage whilstcontinuing to develop it as a national brand. New offices will benefit from thecompany's centralised functions including its sophisticated technology platform,its marketing and its purchasing power. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange