Last checked at 5 Oct 2018 13:13
5th October 2018
ROBERT WALTERS PLC
("Robert Walters" or "the Company")
Appointment of Non-executive Director
Robert Walters, the leading international recruitment group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Cooper to the Board as a Non-executive Director; the appointment is effective from 8th October 2018.Most recently, Steven was Chief Executive Officer at Barclaycard Business. Technological innovation and transformation was a key imperative for Barclaycard business and Steven has considerable expertise in this space. Steven has occupied numerous senior roles including Chief Executive Officer of Personal Banking across UK & Continental Europe, Chief Executive Officer of Business Banking and Chief Operating Officer of Emerging Markets for the Barclays Africa Group.
Carol Hui, Chairman of Robert Walters, commented:
"We are delighted that Steven is joining our Board. He brings to the role an in-depth knowledge of the contribution digital and technological innovation plays in both brand and sector leadership. He will be an invaluable asset to the Group."
Following Steven's appointment, the Robert Walters Board comprises four Non-Executive Directors and three Executive Directors.
Details of Steven's current and previous directorships in the past five years are set out below:
Current directorships
Financial Service Compensation Scheme
Previous directorships
None
There are no additional disclosures required to be made in accordance with LR 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.
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Further information
Robert Walters plc Robert Walters, Chief Executive Officer Alan Bannatyne, Chief Financial Officer
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Newgate Communications Emma Kane Charlotte Coulson | +44 20 7680 6550 |
About Robert Walters
Robert Walters is a market-leading international specialist professional recruitment group with over 3,900 staff spanning 28 countries. We specialise in the placement of the highest calibre professionals across the disciplines of accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, HR, IT, legal, sales, marketing, secretarial and support and supply chain and procurement. Our client base ranges from the world's leading blue-chip corporates and financial services organisations through to SMEs and start-ups. The Group's outsourcing division, Resource Solutions is a market leader in recruitment process outsourcing and managed services.
www.robertwalters.com