25 Feb 2019 07:00
| 25 February 2019 |
Team17 Group plc
("Team17", the "Group" or the "Company")
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Team17, a global games label, creative partner and developer of independent ("indie"), premium video games, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Lawrence as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.
Jennifer joins from Costcutter Supermarkets Group ("Costcutter") where she has held the role of HR Director since August 2016, working with the executive team responsible for the successful financial and operational running of the business. With over 900 people employed nationwide, Jennifer is responsible for ensuring the employment base is aligned with delivering strategic objectives.
Prior to joining Costcutter, Jennifer served as HR Director at TDX Group, overseeing its integration into the core Equifax Business, and spent four years at Boots, the last two of which as Head of HR for Boots Opticians.
Jennifer will chair Team17's remuneration committee.
Debbie Bestwick, Chief Executive of Team17, commented:
"We are very pleased to be welcoming Jennifer to the Board of Team17 and look forward to benefitting from her expertise as Team17 continues to deliver on its strategic objectives."
The following information is disclosed pursuant to Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:
Jennifer Lawrence, aged 37, holds or has held in the past 5 years the following directorships and partnerships:
Current | Past five years |
N/A | N/A |
Save as disclosed above, no further information is required to be disclosed pursuant to Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.
For further information please contact:
Team17 Group plc Debbie Bestwick MBE, Chief Executive Officer Jo Jones, Chief Financial Officer
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About Team17
Founded in 1990, Team17 Group plc is a leading international premium video games label and creative partner for independent developers. The portfolio comprises over 100 games, including The Escapists, Genesis Alpha One, My Time At Portia, Overcooked, Yoku's Island Express, Yooka-Laylee, the Worms franchise and many more from developers around the world. Visit www.team17.com for more info.
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