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31 July 2015
Impax Asset Management Group plc ("Impax" or "the Company")
Appointment and Resignation of Non-Executive Directors
Impax Asset Management Group plc, the AIM quoted investment manager, focused on environmental markets and related resource efficiency sectors, today announces the appointments of Sally Bridgeland and Lindsey Brace Martinez as non-executive directors with immediate effect. Mark White, who has served on the Board since January 2008, is stepping down as a non-executive director with effect from today in order to fulfil other commitments.
Sally Bridgeland, age 50, was Chief Executive Officer of BP Pension Fund and prior to that worked at Aon Hewitt for over 20 years in a variety of roles. Sally is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Sally will sit on the Company's Audit & Risk and Remuneration Committees.
Lindsey Brace Martinez, age 47, was a Managing Director for Cambridge Associates in Boston, MA for over 14 years and also had roles at Hancock Timber Resource Group and Booz, Allen & Hamilton Inc. Lindsey has an MBA from Yale. Lindsey will sit on the Company's Remuneration Committee.
Sally Bridgeland is (or was) a director of the following companies:
· Lloyd's Bank Pension Trust No. 1 Limited and Lloyd's Bank Pension Trust No. 2 Limited
· The Royal London Mutual Insurance Society Limited
· Bridgeland Advisory Limited
· BP Pension Trustees Limited (resigned 4 April 2014)
There is no further information required to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules.
The role of Audit and Risk Committee Chairman has been assumed by Vince O'Brien.
Keith Falconer, Chairman said:
"On behalf of the Company I would like to thank Mark White for his commitment and outstanding contribution to the growth of the business over the last 7 years.
We are delighted to welcome Sally and Lindsey to the Board. Sally has a deep knowledge of governance, risk analysis, assessment and strategic planning. Lindsey brings exceptional experience in investment advisory across a wide range of asset classes including natural resources and in sustainability strategies. Her knowledge of the US market will be invaluable as we continue to develop our business in the region."
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Ian Simm Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7434 1122 (switchboard)
Chief Executive
Impax Asset Management Group plc
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