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2 June 2008
FLYING BRANDS LIMITED
Appointment of new Chief Executive
Flying Brands Limited ("the Group"), the Jersey based home shopping group is pleased to announce the appointment of Tricia Killen as the Group's Chief Executive with effect from 9 June 2008.
Tricia is highly experienced with a strong track record in direct marketing. Tricia worked for Reader's Digest for over twenty years and held a number of senior positions, including: President of Western Europe; Vice President, Marketing and New Business Developoment for Europe; and, Managing Director of France.
During her time at Reader's Digest she led and managed a business in Europe with a $500 million turnover and more than 600 employees.
Tricia has also served as Chairman of FEDMA, the European Federation of Direct and Interactive Marketing.
Tim Trotter, Chairman of Flying Brands, said: "I am very pleased to welcome Tricia Killen to the Flying Brands Board. Tricia has a wealth of excellent relevant experience in direct marketing and home shopping with Reader's Digest where she was President of their Western Europe operation. I am confident that Tricia will make a significant contribution to the development of Flying Brands."
Commenting on the appointment, Tricia Killen, said: "I am delighted to be joining Flying Brands. This is a business with huge potential and I look forward to working with the team to achieve significant growth for the Group."
No other information is required to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph LR 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of the Financial Services Authority.
For further information, please contact:
Flying Brands Limited 0844 884 6465
Graham Norton, Finance Director
Tim Trotter, Chairman
Smithfield Consultants 020 7360 4900
John Kiely
George Hudson
Notes to editors
Jersey based Flying Brands Limited (LSE: FBDU) is a multi brand and multi channel home shopping specialist. Founded in 1981, it was admitted to the Official List of the London Stock Exchange in 1993. The Group operates the following divisions:
More information can be found at: www.flyingbrands.com