Directorate Change

29 Apr 2005 14:20

Celtic PLC29 April 2005 Celtic Plc Non- Executive Director Appointment at Celtic Celtic plc announces that Brian Wilson will join the Board of the Company as anon-executive director on 1st June 2005. Celtic's Chairman, Brian Quinn, said: "We're delighted that Brian will bejoining the Celtic board. His unrivalled knowledge of the Club and his widerange of experience and knowledge will be extremely valuable assets. I am surehis appointment will be warmly welcomed by everyone connected with Celtic." Mr Wilson said: "To be invited to join the Board of the Club whose fortunes Ihave followed since boyhood is clearly a great honour. This is an exciting timefor Celtic and I am looking forward to making a contribution to the continuinggrowth and success of the Club." Mr Wilson (56) has served as Labour MP for the Cunninghame North constituencysince 1987 but announced his decision to stand down at the forthcoming GeneralElection. He held a number of senior positions during his Parliamentary career includingScottish Office Minister for Education & Industry, UK Trade Minister and EnergyMinister. An experienced journalist, Mr Wilson is the author of the Official History ofCeltic FC. He is married with 3 children and lives in Glasgow. There are no details to be disclosed under paragraphs 6F2 (b) to (g) of theListing Rules relating to Mr Wilson's appointment. Ends. Notes: Press and media enquiries to Alex Barr, BIG Partnership, 0141 333 9585 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange