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7 Aug 2018 14:46
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Real Good Food plc
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("Real Good Food" or "the Company")
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Board Change
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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Enquiries:
 Real Good Food plc Hugh Cawley, Chief Executive Harveen Rai, Finance Director | Tel: 0151 541 3790  |
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). | |
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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.
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