Directorate Change

14 Nov 2006 11:37

Northgate PLC14 November 2006 14 November 2006 Northgate plc Board Changes It is with deep regret that Northgate plc, the leading commercial vehicle hirecompany in the UK and Spain, announces that its Chairman, Mr Martin Ballinger,has advised that he wishes to retire from the Board on the grounds of ill healthwith immediate effect. Under Martin's Chairmanship Northgate has continued to grow strongly and hisleadership and personal contribution will be greatly missed. Philip Rogerson, Senior Independent Director will take over as Chairman witheffect from today on a temporary basis. The Nomination Committee will manage theprocess of finding a permanent replacement and a further announcement will bemade in due course. -Ends- For further information, please contact: Northgate plc Tel: 01325 467558 Steve Smith, Chief Executive Officer Gerard Murray, Group Finance Director Hogarth Partnership Limited Tel: 0207 357 9477 Andrew Jaques Barnaby Fry Anthony Arthur Further information regarding Northgate can be found on the Group's website: http://www.northgateplc.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange