Last checked at 17 Dec 2018 07:00
17 December 2018
AIM: JSG
Johnson Service Group PLC
('JSG' or 'the Group')
Reconfirmation of Board Changes
JSG, a leading UK textile services provider, is pleased to confirm that Peter Egan will be appointed as Chief Executive Officer ('CEO') on 1 January 2019. As announced on 5 December 2017, Peter succeeds Chris Sander who, having spent five years in the role of CEO, will step down from the Board on 31 December 2018.
Peter, who has over 25 years' experience in the industry, was appointed to the Board as Chief Operating Officer on 1 April 2018 and since then has worked closely alongside Chris to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.
Commenting on Chris Sander's retirement from the JSG board, Bill Shannon, Chairman said:
"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Chris, who during his 34 years with the Group, has made a significant contribution to its success and, as CEO, led the Group through a sustained period of exceptional growth. Chris steps down as CEO with the Board's sincere gratitude and very best wishes."
The Group will publish its pre-close trading statement on 4 January 2019.
ENQUIRIES:
Johnson Service Group PLC | |
Chris Sander, CEO Yvonne Monaghan, CFO Peter Egan, COO Tel: 01928 704600 | |
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David Flin Carlton Nelson Darren Vickers Tel: 020 7597 5970 | Ginny Pullbrook Ben Woodford Tom Huddart Tel: 020 3757 4992 |
About Johnson Service Group PLC
www.jsg.com
Headquartered in Preston Brook, Cheshire, JSG provides textile rental and related services across the UK. The Group is the leading supplier of workwear and protective wear in the UK, clothing over 1.3 million people a week. It also provides premium linen services for the hotel, catering and hospitality markets, and high volume hotel linen services, processing approximately 8.5 million items a week. With its core values of quality, reliability and service, the Group aims to provide customers with an outstanding level of customer care.