7 Aug 2018 14:46
Real Good Food plc
("Real Good Food" or "the Company")
Board Change
Real Good Food plc (AIM: RGD) the diversified food business, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael (Mike) Holt as Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with immediate effect.
Mike is currently a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee at Schroders Asian Total Return Investment Company PLC. Mike has held a number of executive roles, giving him significant public market experience. He was Chief Financial Officer at Low & Bonar PLC for 7 years, between 2010-2017, the international performance materials group, listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. At Low & Bonar PLC he played a pivotal role in the restructuring of the company and helped to strengthen the platform for future growth.
Prior to joining Low & Bonar PLC, Mike was Group Finance Director of Vp plc, the specialist equipment rental group, for 6 years from 2004. Prior to that time, he held a number of senior financial positions with Rolls-Royce Group plc within the UK, the USA and Hong Kong. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.
In addition to his role as Independent Non-Executive Director, Mr Holt will take on the role as Chair of the Audit Committee of the Company.
Hugh Cawley, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome Mike to the Board and I am confident that his extensive public market experience will add significant value to the Company. I look forward to working with him as we continue to implement our plan to improve the Group's performance."
Enquiries:
Real Good Food plc Hugh Cawley, Chief Executive Harveen Rai, Finance Director | Tel: 0151 541 3790
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finnCap Limited (Nomad and Broker) Matt Goode / Carl Holmes / James Thompson (Corporate Finance) | Tel: 020 7220 0500 |
MHP Communications (Financial PR) Reg Hoare / Katie Hunt
| Tel: 020 3128 8100 rgf@mhpc.com |
About Real Good Food Real Good Food plc is a diversified food business serving a number of market sectors including retail, manufacturing, foodservice and export. The Company focuses on three main markets: Cake Decoration (Renshaw and Rainbow Dust Colours), Food Ingredients (R W Scott and Brighter Foods) and Premium Bakery (Haydens and Chantilly Patisserie). | |
The information communicated in this announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014.
The following information regarding the appointment of Michael John Holt, aged 57, is disclosed under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:
Current directorships and/or partnerships: | Former directorships and/or partnerships (within the last five years): |
Schroders Asian Total Return Investment Company PLC | Target Ovarian Cancer Trust |
Hollybank Trustees Limited | A.G. Scott Textile Limited |
| Low & Bonar PLC |
| Low & Bonar Hull Limited |
| LCM Constructions Products Limited |
| R.H. Cole Investments Limited |
| Cupa Engineering Co Limited |
| Waddington Cartons Ltd |
| Bonar Rotaform Limited |
| Bonar Silver Limited |
| Rotaform Plastics Limited |
| Nuway Manufacturing Co. Limited |
| Cole Group Limited |
| Bonar Plastics Limited |
| Bonar Systems Limited |
| Placell Limited |
| Bonar Pack Centre Limited |
| Bonar Nuway Limited |
| Gaskell Carpet Tiles Limited |
| Bamber Carpets Limited |
| Goldtide Limited |
| Modulus Flooring Systems Limited |
| Platinum Prestige Limited |
| Bonar International Holdings Ltd |
| Bryanston 55 Ltd |
| Leisurewear Africa Ltd |
| Bonar Ventures Ltd |
| Low & Bonar UK Limited |
| LOBO Nominees Limited |
| LOBEX Limited |
| Low & Bonar Pension Scheme (1986) Trustee Limited |
| Low & Bonar Dundee Limited |
There are no further disclosures required under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.