Rm Regulatory News (RM.)

20 Dec 2007 07:00

RM PLC20 December 2007 20 December 2007 RM appoints Jo Connell as Independent Non-Executive Director RM has appointed Jo Connell as an Independent Non-Executive Director. She joinsthe Board with immediate effect. Jo has had a distinguished career in the UK IT industry. Until 2003, she wasManaging Director of Xansa plc, the outsourcing and technology company, havingserved on the Board since 1991. She is currently a Non-Executive Director ofTHUS plc and a Non-Executive Director of @UK plc. She has also served as aNon-Executive Director for Synstar, London Bridge Software Holdings and CornwellManagement Consultants. In addition to her business activities, Jo is Chair ofGovernors and Pro-Chancellor of University of Hertfordshire, Chairman of thecharity Help the Aged, and Senior Warden of the Worshipful Company ofInformation Technologists. John Leighfield, Chairman of RM, said: "I am delighted that Jo has agreed to join the RM Board. She brings enormousexperience and understanding of the IT industry, in particular in the areas oflarge projects and outsourcing, which will be invaluable to RM as we furtherbuild our BSF position. She also shares the values that are so important to RMand our commitment to education." Other than the directorships listed above, there are no matters relating to theappointment of Jo Connell that need to be disclosed in accordance with ListingRule 9.6.13 (1) to (6). For further information, please contact: Phil Hemmings, RM plc 08450 700300 Mark Antelme, Brunswick 020 7404 5959 Notes: Founded in 1973, the RM Group is a leading provider of educational products andservices to schools, colleges and universities, local government and centralgovernment education departments and agencies. RM works closely witheducationalists to create new products, processes and technology which improveteaching and learning. RM is listed on the main market of the London StockExchange under the symbol RM.L This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange