25 Aug 2011 07:00
Sportech PLC ("Sportech" or "the Group")
Appointment to the Board
Sportech PLC, one of the world's leading operators and suppliers of pools and tote gaming, announces the appointment of Mr David McKeith as an Independent Non-executive Director with immediate effect. David will also become the Chairman of the Group's Audit Committee.
David brings with him a wealth of business experience and strong, professional financial skills. He is a chartered accountant having retired from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in 2008 where he had been the North West Senior Partner from 2001 to 2008. David is also a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee at NCC Group plc, Chairman of the Board of the Halle Orchestra and Chairman of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. There are no other details that require to be disclosed in respect of the appointment of Mr McKeith pursuant to Rule 9.6.13 of the UK Listing Rules.
Roger Withers, Chairman of Sportech PLC said:
"We welcome David to the Sportech Board. David's considerable financial expertise, experience and business knowledge will further strengthen the Board whilst adding to its independence."
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Contacts
For further information, please contact:
Sportech PLC
Roger Withers 0207 268 2400
Pelham Bell Pottinger
David Rydell / Rosanne Perry/ Emma Kent 0207 861 3232
About Sportech PLC
Sportech is one of the world's leading pools and tote gaming organisations focusing on highly regulated markets worldwide. Sportech provides pari-mutuel betting on football, horseracing and greyhounds processing over £8.5 billion in bets annually with a presence in 30 countries. Sportech also has a developing e-Gaming business.
For more information on Sportech PLC, please visit www.sportechplc.com