7 Apr 2017 07:00
7 April 2017
Just Eat plc
("Just Eat" or the "Company")
Non-executive Director Appointment
Just Eat plc (LSE: JE.), a leading global marketplace for online food delivery, today announces the appointment of Alistair Cox as an independent Non-executive Director of the Company with effect from 2 May 2017.
Alistair is Chief Executive Officer of recruitment specialist Hays plc and has significant Executive and Non-executive experience with UK-listed companies. He has previously served as a Non-executive Director of 3i Group, the leading international investment company, and as Chief Executive Officer of Xansa plc, the technology and outsourcing group.
He holds a first class honours degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Salford University, and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Commenting on the appointment, Just Eat Chairman John Hughes said:
"I am delighted to welcome Alistair to the Board of Just Eat. His background within the UK listed sector, as well as his track record in technology and talent, will add significant value to our Board. I look forward to his contribution as Just Eat continues to drive very strong growth internationally as well as in the UK."
There are no other disclosures to be made pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13
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Just Eat
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Sarah West, David Litterick, Chris Buscombe
About Just Eat:
Just Eat plc operates the world's leading marketplace for online food delivery. Headquartered in London, we use proprietary technology to offer a quick and efficient digital ordering service for over 17.6 million active users and over 68,500 takeaway restaurants. Just Eat is a member of the FTSE 250 Index.