21 Apr 2017 07:00
Sportech PLC ("Sportech" or "the Company")
Richard Cooper appointed as Non-Executive Director
21 April 2017
Sportech is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Cooper as Non-Executive Director, effective 24 May 2017. Richard will also be taking on the role of Chair of the Audit Committee.
Richard, 56, a Chartered Accountant, has served shareholders' interests in a number of leading public companies, most recently as Group Finance Director at GVC Holdings plc, the online gaming group, where since 2008 he played a key role in driving the company's growth strategy. He has extensive international experience gained across a wide range of service industries. Previous roles include CFO of Trident Gaming PLC, Group Finance Director of Patsystems PLC, and an earlier career in moneybrokers, Tullett Prebon.
Roger Withers, Chairman of Sportech PLC, said: "I am delighted to welcome Richard Cooper to Sportech. His extensive PLC and international experience will be of considerable benefit to the Group".
The Company confirms that there is no further information to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.
ENDS
For further information, please contact:
Sportech PLC | Tel: +44 (0)20 7268 2400 |
Ian Penrose, Chief Executive Mickey Kalifa, Chief Financial Officer | |
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Investec Bank PLC | Tel: +44 (0)20 7597 5970 |
(Financial Adviser and Joint Broker to Sportech) Chris Treneman, Patrick Robb Henry Reast, William Godfrey | |
Peel Hunt LLP |
Tel: +44 (0)20 7418 8900 |
(Joint Broker to Sportech) Dan Webster, Adrian Trimmings | |
Brunswick Group LLP (Financial PR adviser to Sportech) |
Tel: +44 (0)20 7404 5959 sportech@brunswickgroup.com |
Mike Smith, Stuart Donnelly |