SPO.L Regulatory News (SPO)

3 Nov 2005 07:01

Sportech PLC03 November 2005 Sportech PLC Directorate Change The Board of Sportech PLC ('Sportech') is pleased to announce the appointment ofPiers Pottinger as Non-Executive Deputy Chairman with immediate effect. Mr Pottinger, 52, has worked in a corporate environment for 27 years and hasclose associations with the media, gaming and horseracing industries. Mr Pottinger is currently Executive Deputy Chairman of Chime Communications PLC.He is also Non-Executive Chairman of Newmarket Investments PLC, a Non-ExecutiveDirector of Northern Racing PLC, Vice President of the National Society forEpilepsy and a Trustee of the Foundation for Liver Research. Ian Penrose, Chief Executive of Sportech, said: "I am delighted that Piers is joining the Board of Sportech. He brings a wealthof strategic, operational and media expertise. His appointment is part of ourstrategy to strengthen the Board with additional skills that can invigorate thebusiness and develop its strong portfolio of gaming products. I am very muchlooking forward to working with him." There are no further details to be disclosed under the Continuing Obligations provisions of the Listing Rules (new rules LR9.6.13). -ends- Sportech PLCIan Penrose, Chief Executive Officer 0151 288 3244 Bell Pottinger Corporate & FinancialDavid Rydell / Emma Charlton 020 7861 3232 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange