18 Mar 2014 07:00
18 March 2014
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The Rank Group Plc
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The Rank Group Plc ("Rank") announces that Colin Child, its senior independent director, has resigned from the board with immediate effect.
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Colin Child joined the board of Rank on 1 January 2012 and became senior independent director and chairman of the nominations committee on 1 July 2013. He became chairman of the audit committee on 17 October 2013.
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Rank's chairman and chief executive, Ian Burke, is leading the search for a new senior independent director. A further announcement will be made when a successor has been identified.
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Ian Burke said: "On behalf of the board of Rank I would like to thank Colin for his commitment and hard work during his time with Rank. The board is extremely sorry to see him go."
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Contacts:
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The Rank Group Ian Burke, chairman and chief executive 01628 504 250
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FTI Consulting Edward Bridges 020 7269 7147
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