Benchmark Holdings PLC Directorate Change (8657E)
July 09 2019 - 4:32AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 8657E
Benchmark Holdings PLC
09 July 2019
Benchmark Holdings plc
("Benchmark", the "Company" or the "Group")
Directorate Change
Benchmark, the aquaculture health, nutrition and genetics
business, announces that Mark Plampin will step down from his
current role of Chief Financial Officer. Mark will continue in his
role until a successor is appointed to ensure an orderly transition
process.
After nine years in the role of Chief Financial Officer, during
which time Mark has been an integral part of the team which led the
Group through its Admission to AIM and the acquisitive and organic
growth that followed, he has notified the Board of his decision to
step down to pursue other opportunities.
The Company has commenced an external search for a successor and
a further announcement will be made in due course.
Benchmark's Chairman, Peter George, commented:
"On behalf of the Board, I would like to take this opportunity
to thank Mark for his considerable contribution during his time
with the Group and wish him every success in the future. We have
begun the search for his successor and look forward to updating on
progress and ensuring a smooth handover of duties in due
course."
Mark Plampin, Chief Financial Officer, commented:
"It has been a privilege to have served as Chief Financial
Officer at Benchmark for almost a decade. I am proud of the
significant milestones achieved during my time at Benchmark. We now
have a focused pipeline of products and the infrastructure in place
to support the Group's sustainable growth. I have enjoyed being
part of a strong team at Benchmark and I look forward to working
with my successor to ensure a smooth handover."
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For further information, please contact:
Benchmark Holdings plc Tel: 020 3915 1236
Malcolm Pye, CEO
Ivonne Cantu, Investor Relations Director
Numis (Broker and NOMAD) Tel: 020 7260 1000
James Black / Freddie Barnfield / Freddie Naylor-Leyland
MHP Tel: 020 3128 8742
Katie Hunt / Reg Hoare /Alistair de Kare-Silver benchmark@mphc.com
Notes to Editors:
About Benchmark
Benchmark's mission is to drive sustainability in food
production. We are a leading provider of aquaculture solutions in
genetics, health and specialist nutrition. Our focus is on
developing innovative products that help fish and shrimp producers
improve their sustainability and profitability by improving yield,
quality, health and welfare. Our main products are salmon eggs with
superior genetic traits, specialist nutrition products for shrimp
and fish, and health treatments including a sea lice treatment for
salmon. We serve all the major aquaculture markets around the world
and have leading market positions. Benchmark operates in 27
countries, employs 1,066 people and reported revenues of GBP151.5m
in FY 2018.
For further information on Benchmark please visit
www.benchmarkplc.com
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