5 Jul 2010 07:00
5 July 2010
CPPGroup Plc
CPPGroup Plc Appoints New Non-Executive Directors
CPPGroup Plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick de Smedt who has agreed to serve on the board and will become a director with effect from 26 August 2010
Patrick joined Microsoft in 1983 and enjoyed a 23 year career there, serving for three years as Chairman for Europe, Middle East and Africa prior to his retirement in 2006, since which time he has served as non-executive director on the boards of a number of European companies. It is anticipated that Patrick will chair the Remuneration Committee of the Board
The following disclosures are made in respect of Patrick under paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules:
Directorships:
Victrex Plc
Morgan Sindall Group Plc
Option NV (resigned 15 March 2010)
ING Bank N.V. (advisory board of the wholesale bank)
Telindus N.V. (subsidiary of Belgacom N.V.) (Resigned April 2010).
CPPGroup Plc is also pleased to announce that Les Owen has agreed to serve on the Board and will become a director with effect from 21 September 2010.
Les Owen (Arthur Leslie Owen) worked for 35 years in retail financial services including 11 years as CEO of companies listed in UK and Australia, including AXA Sun Life (the life arm of Sun Life and Provincial Holdings Plc) and AXA Asia Pacific Holdings. He is a qualified actuary and serves as non-executive director on the boards of a number of international companies. It is anticipated that Les will chair the Risk and Audit Committee of the Board.
The following disclosures are made in respect of Les under paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules:
Directorships:
Computershare Limited (listed in Australia)
Just Retirement (Holdings) Limited
Royal Mail Holdings Plc
Discovery Holdings Limited (listed in S Africa)
Football Federation of Australia
AXA UK Plc (resigned 18 October 2007)
Commenting on the appointments, Group Chief Executive Eric Woolley said:
"I am delighted to welcome Patrick and Les to the Board. They bring a wealth of experience in business areas and jurisdictions that are important for our Group ambitions. I am confident that their appointment will strengthen the Board and contribute to growing our business in the right way, at this key stage in the development of the Group."
Tim Kelly, who has served on the Board as non-executive director and chairman of the Remuneration Committee, has announced his intention to leave but will remain for a period to ensure a smooth transition of Remuneration Committee duties
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Martin Sowery
Company Secretary
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David Allchurch
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