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WEARE 2020 PLC
27 March 2012
Weare2020 plc
(the "Company" or "Group")
Board Appointment
27 March 2012
Following the strategic review previously announced, Weare 2020 plc, the digital marketing group, today announced the following appointment to its Board of Directors.
Andy Gardner joins as Chief Operating Officer of the Group from 6 April 2012. Andy was a founder of Jaywing, along with Martin Boddy the recently appointed Chief Executive Officer. Jaywing was acquired by Weare 2020 plc in 2007.
Andy is a mathematician by education and began his career in operational research before moving into financial services. Before co-founding Jaywing where he was CEO, Andy was a member of the First Direct management team and has also been both Credit Director and Customer Information Director for Egg in the UK.
Andy Gardner: Disclosures pursuant to AIM Rule 17
Andrew Robert Gardner, 49 is a 50% shareholder of Blackstart Associates LLC, a consultancy. Andy Gardner has been a director or partner in the following companies during the five year period immediately preceding his future appointment to the board of Weare2020 plc.
Alphanumeric Holdings Ltd - May 1999 Resigned February 2010
Alphanumeric Ltd - May 1999 Resigned February 2010
Alphanumeric Group Holdings Ltd - May 1999 Resigned February 2010
Jaywing Central Ltd - May 1999 Resigned February 2010
Prodant Ltd - Resigned February 2010
Gasbox Ltd - Resigned February 2010
Disclosure of director's share interest
As at the date of this announcement Andy Gardner holds an interest in 4,987,470 shares in Weare2020plc representing 6.7% of the issued share capital.
There is no further information required to be disclosed pursuant to the AIM Rules.
Chairman, Andy Wilson made the following statement:
"I am delighted to welcome Andy Gardner to the Board. As part of the new team he brings a successful track record of building businesses. Andy is also a significant shareholder and is driven to deliver value for all shareholders."
Andy Gardner said:
"I am excited to be a part of this next stage in the development of the Group and am looking forward to working closely with Martin and the wider team again."
Enquiries:
Weare2020 plc
Keith Sadler 079122 74522
COO, Group Finance Director
Cenkos Securities plc
Ivonne Cantu (Nomad) 020 7397 8980
Julian Morse 020 7397 1931