Braemar Shipping Services PLC Appointment of Non-Executive Chairman (1121W)
April 15 2019 - 2:01AM
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RNS Number : 1121W
Braemar Shipping Services PLC
15 April 2019
BRAEMAR SHIPPING SERVICES PLC
("Braemar", the "Company" or the "Group")
15 April 2019
Appointment of Non-Executive Chairman
Braemar Shipping Services plc (LSE: BMS), a leading
international provider of broking, financial, consultancy,
technical and logistics services to the shipping, marine, energy,
offshore and insurance industries, is pleased to announce the
appointment of Ronald Series as its Non-Executive Chairman with
effect from today. Ronald will also chair the Company's Nomination
Committee. He succeeds David Moorhouse CBE, who retired from the
Board with effect from 14 April 2019.
Ronald, a chartered accountant, has a strong track record of
leading businesses in a variety of sectors and significant
experience with international companies. He is currently the
Executive Chairman of DX (Group) plc, the deliveries and logistics
company, and until recently was the Senior Independent Director of
Clipper Logistics plc. He has previously held senior management
positions at Lonmin plc, the platinum group metals producer,
Viridian Group Limited, the energy company, and Dubai World, the
global investment company.
James Kidwell, Chief Executive of Braemar said: "On behalf of
the Board, I am delighted to welcome Ron to Braemar. His breadth of
experience working with Boards and senior management, and
developing relationships with stakeholders, will be of great value
to the Group. I look forward to working with him to continue to
develop the business for the future."
Ronald Series, commenting on his appointment, said: "I am
excited to be joining Braemar to help guide the Company in its next
stage of development as a global leader in the provision of broking
and advisory services to the maritime industry. I look forward to
working with the Board and the executive team to implement the
Company's strategic vision of delivering higher value-added
consultancy and professional services."
Listing Rule 9.6.13 disclosures
Ronald was a director of Netfold Limited when it was placed into
administration on 22 August 2008. Otherwise, except as set out
above, Braemar confirms that there are no disclosures to be made in
respect of Ronald for the purposes of Listing Rule 9.6.13.
-ENDS-
For further information, contact:
Braemar Shipping Services
James Kidwell, Chief Executive Tel +44 (0) 20 3142 4100
Nick Stone, Finance Director
Peter Mason, Company Secretary
Shore Capital
Robert Finlay / Antonio Bossi / Henry Tel +44 (0) 20 7601 6100
Willcocks
Buchanan
Charles Ryland / Stephanie Watson Tel +44 (0) 20 7466 5000
/ Matilda Abraham
Notes to Editors:
About Braemar Shipping Services plc
Braemar Shipping Services plc is a leading international
provider of knowledge and skill-based services to the shipping,
marine, energy, offshore and insurance industries. Founded in 1972,
Braemar employs approximately 750 people in more than 60 locations
worldwide across its Shipbroking, Technical, Logistics and
Financial divisions.
Braemar joined the Official List of the London Stock Exchange in
November 1997 and trades under the symbol BMS.
For more information, including our investor presentation, visit
www.braemar.com
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