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16 Dec 2009 07:00
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For Immediate Release |
16 December 2009
Embargo 0700hrs
White Young Green plc
Board changes
White Young Green plc is pleased to announce the appointment of David Jeffcoat to the Board as Non Executive director with immediate effect. In addition, Mr. Jeffcoat will become Chairman of the Company's Audit Committee on 31 January 2010, when John Richardson retires from the Board.
Mr. Jeffcoat is a qualified accountant with extensive experience in the engineering and technology sectors. He was Group Finance Director and Company Secretary of FTSE 250 manufacturing group Ultra Electronics Holdings plc from 2000 until his retirement in April 2009.
Prior to this, Mr. Jeffcoat served as Group Financial Controller with Smiths Industries plc (now Smiths Group) and as Group Finance Director with Johnston Group plc, an international engineering company with subsidiaries in the UK, USA and Australia.
His appointment will further strengthen the Board, adding invaluable experience as the Company continues to progress with its restructuring and implementation of its three-part strategy which will create a more sustainable and focused business for the future.
There is no further information to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13 in respect of Mr. Jeffcoat.
For further information, please contact:
White Young Green plc Tel: 0113 278 7111
Paul Hamer, Chief Executive Officer
Financial Dynamics Tel: 020 7269 7291
Jon Simmons
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