Goldplat plc Appointment Of New Non-Executive Chairman
September 19 2016 - 2:00AM
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Goldplat plc / Ticker: GDP / Index: AIM / Sector: Mining & Exploration
19 September 2016
Goldplat Plc
("Goldplat" or the "Company")
Appointment of New Non-Executive Chairman
Goldplat, the AIM quoted African gold producer, announces that Mr
Matthew Robinson will be proposed as a Director at the AGM to be
convened for 27 October 2016, and, subject to the approval of
shareholders, he will succeed Brian Moritz as Non-Executive Chairman of
Goldplat.
Mr Robinson is a high profile figure in the growth company arena, with
more than 12 years' experience in mining and resources. Mr Robinson
spent the last 15 years of his career as a Corporate Finance Director at
finnCap and Panmure Gordon/Durlacher. During this time Mr Robinson was
responsible for establishing finnCap and Panmure Gordon's mining and
resources investment businesses, in addition to his role as adviser to
AIM and Official List companies on the London Stock Exchange. Moving to
the nascent finnCap in 2006, Mr Robinson was instrumental in its rapid
growth which saw it become the largest nominated adviser and broking
firm, by number of clients, on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market.
Training as a Chartered Accountant, Mr Robinson began his career at
Binder Hamlyn and Touche Ross, the predecessor firm of Deloitte, before
founding a business consultancy specialising in corporate turnarounds.
Mr Robinson spent several years as the Finance Director and Company
Secretary of Internet Music Shop, one of the first online music
retailers. During his time with the company, Mr Robinson managed its
merger with European competitor Boxman.com, with turnover growing to
over GBP12 million per annum, and was responsible for raising
approximately GBP20 million of equity.
Gerard Kisbey-Green, CEO of Goldplat commented: "Firstly, I would like
to extend my sincere thanks to Brian, who is also stepping down as a
Director, for his many years of support, guidance and tireless efforts
to grow the Company, build revenue and expand Goldplat's operational
footprint across Africa. He has been an important part of the team and
his input has been highly instrumental in getting Goldplat to this stage
in its evolution. I wish him the very best in all of his future
endeavours.
I believe that Matthew, a corporate specialist with extensive commercial,
transactional and fundraising expertise, is an extremely valuable
addition to our Board. During the course of his career he has
demonstrated his ability to advise and steward publicly listed companies
towards achieving their growth objectives, in addition to working
directly for a public company and navigating successful corporate
transactions and equity fundraisings. I look forward to welcoming him
to the Board, if approved by shareholders at the AGM, and to working
closely together to continue building Goldplat in the future."
The following additional information regarding Mr Matthew Seymour
Robinson, aged 57, is disclosed under Schedule 2 paragraph (g) of the
AIM Rules for Companies:
Current directorships Former directorships and/or partnerships (within the
and/or partnerships last five years)
FPIA Partners (UK) -
Limited
Peel Systems Ltd
A Private Room Limited
Mr Robinson resigned as a director of Boxman UK Ltd on 31 May 2000. On
30 October 2000 the company was placed into creditors voluntary
liquidation; the liquidation was concluded and the company struck off on
6 December 2007. The statement of affairs prepared on 30 October 2000
showed an estimated deficiency as regards creditors of approximately
GBP10.9 million, of which approximately GBP10.4m were intra-group
creditors.
**ENDS**
For further information visit www.goldplat.com or contact:
Gerard Kisbey-Green, CEO Goldplat plc +27 (71) 891 5775
Colin Aaronson/ Jen Grant Thornton UK LLP
Clarke/ Daniel Bush (Nominated Adviser) +44 (0)20 7383 5100
Andrew Raca/Justin
McKeegan VSA Capital (Broker) +44 (0)20 3005 5000
Charlotte Page/ Susie St Brides Media Partners Ltd
Geliher (Financial PR) +44 (0) 20 7236 1177
This announcement is distributed by Nasdaq Corporate Solutions on behalf
of Nasdaq Corporate Solutions clients.
The issuer of this announcement warrants that they are solely
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contained therein.
Source: Goldplat plc via Globenewswire
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