Directorate Change

Huntsworth plc ("Huntsworth")

Joe MacHale appointed Non-Executive Director

The Board of Huntsworth, the international public relations and healthcare communications group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe MacHale as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 5 July 2012. 

Mr MacHale held a number of senior executive positions with J.P.Morgan between 1979 and 2001 and was latterly chief executive of J P Morgan Europe, Middle East and Africa Region. He previously held non-executive roles at The Morgan Crucible Company plc and Brit Insurance Holdings plc. He is currently a non-executive director of the quoted company The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc and Chairman of Prytania Holdings LLP. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Richard Sharp, Chairman of Huntsworth, said:

"I am delighted to welcome Joe to the Huntsworth board and look forward to working with him as we continue to progress our growth plans for the group. "

Joe MacHale said:

"I am excited to be joining the Board of Huntsworth and look forward to working with the other members of the Board at a time which I believe offers significant opportunities in the sector."

Contacts:

Huntsworth PLC +44 (0)20 7224 8778

Peter Chadlington, Chief Executive

Sally Withey, Chief Operating Officer and Group Finance Director

Citigate Dewe Rogerson +44 (0)20 7638 9571

Simon Rigby

Angharad Couch

Additional information:

There is no further information to be disclosed in accordance with paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.