Tissue Regenix Group Regulatory News (TRX)

8 Feb 2005 07:00

Torex Retail PLC08 February 2005 8 February 2005 Torex Retail Appoints New CEO Torex Retail plc, the UK market leader in retail systems, is pleased to announcea significant strengthening of the executive management team. Chris Moore has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer with fullresponsibility for all executive matters. Mark Pearman will remain a key memberof the Executive Board assuming full responsibility for business development.The Company's ambitious growth plans will be spearheaded by Mark on a globalbasis through a combination of organic and acquisitive means. Rob Loosemore, Executive Chairman of Torex Retail, said: "We are delighted with these changes as we can now look forward to the immensebenefits of Chris' operational skills and Mark's ability to effect the longerterm growth of the company. We are a proven team and with our collective vigour, especially in the area oftechnology and innovation, we remain dedicated to delivering to our shareholdersand customers alike." Chris Moore background: Chris Moore, currently non-executive Chairman of the retail IT services group XNCheckout, has extensive experience with over 20 years within the IT sector. Heled the team at Torex PLC from March 1996 to April 2004, where he built up thebusiness into a European market leader in healthcare information systems and anestablished force within Retail IT. During his time at Torex, the Group grewdramatically both organically and by acquisition, with the market capitalisationgrowing from £10m to £350m. He was previously appointed non-executive DeputyChairman of Torex Retail plc on 2 November 2004. -Ends- For further information, please contact: Robert Loosemore, Executive Chairman Chris Moore, Chief ExecutiveRichard Thompson, Finance DirectorTorex Retail plcTelephone: +44 (0) 870 050 9900 Seb Hoyle / Freida MooreCitigate Dewe RogersonTelephone: +44 (0) 20 7638 9571 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange