MGP.L Regulatory News (MGP)

15 Dec 2006 07:58

Mercury Group PLC15 December 2006 15th December 2006 Mercury Group plc ("Mercury" or the "Company") Directorate change The Board of Mercury is pleased to announce that Ronald Franks has beenappointed as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Mr Franks has worked for SMPA since 1969 and has over 40 years experience in thecommercial agency sector. He became Managing Partner in 2001 and currentlymanages the Agency Division of the practice continuing to work with a number ofsubstantial corporate clients. James Lugg will step down as Acting Chief Executive Officer, but will remain onthe Board as a Non-Executive Director. Enquires: Mercury Group plcSimon Michaels, Finance Director Tel: 020 7393 4000Walter Goldsmith, Non-Executive Chairman John East & Partners LimitedJohn East/Simon Clements Tel: 020 7628 2200 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange