22 Mar 2018 07:00
22 March 2018
Safestyle UK PLC
("Safestyle" or the "Group")
Directorate Change
Safestyle UK plc, the leading retailer and manufacturer of PVCu replacement windows and doors to the UK homeowner market, is pleased to announce that Robert ("Rob") Neale will join the Board as Chief Financial Officer effective no later than 16 July 2018. Rob will replace Mike Robinson who after 10 years is stepping down as CFO and from the Board on 31 May 2018 and, after ensuring a smooth handover, will be leaving the Company to pursue other business opportunities.
Rob is currently Head of Leisure Travel Finance at Jet2.com and Jet2 Holidays, a division of AIM-listed Dart Group plc where he has worked since 2013. As Head of Leisure Travel Finance, Rob is responsible for providing all aspects of finance support to both the commercial and operational areas of the Leisure Travel business that operates under the brands of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.
Rob's early career included roles as Commercial Finance Director for Europe, Africa and ANZ for ghd, a designer, manufacturer and supplier of professional hair styling products. He also served as Finance Director for Stanley UK, part of The Stanley Works Inc group, a $4.5 billion NYSE-listed company, now called Stanley Black & Decker Inc. Rob is a Chartered Accountant and started his career at Arthur Anderson.
Steve Halbert, Chairman of Safestyle, said:
"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Mike for his significant contribution to Safestyle over the past 10 years. He has played a key role in the Company's development and helped guide the business through its successful IPO in 2013. He leaves with our best wishes for the future.
"We are delighted to welcome Rob to the Company. His appointment follows a thorough process led by the Board and we look forward to him supporting and contributing to the Company's further development as the UK's market leader."
Regulatory Disclosures
There is no information required to be disclosed in accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies for Robert James Neale, aged 40.
Enquiries:
Safestyle UK plc Steve Halbert, Chairman Steve Birmingham, Chief Executive Officer
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Zeus Capital (Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker) Nick How / Dominic King
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Liberum Capital Limited (Joint Broker) Neil Patel / Jamie Richards
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FTI Consulting (Financial PR) Alex Beagley / James Styles
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About Safestyle UK plc
The Group is the leading retailer and manufacturer of PVCu replacement windows and doors to the UK homeowner market. For more information please visit www.safestyleukplc.co.uk or www.safestyle-windows.co.uk.