Directorate Change
May 07 2009 - 2:01AM
UK Regulatory
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Game Group PLC
07 May 2009
7 May 2009
For immediate release
The GAME Group plc
The GAME Group plc Announces Appointment of Ben White as Group Finance Director
The GAME Group plc ('GAME') today announces that David Thomas will be leaving
the Group to join Barratt Developments plc as Group Finance Director.
Ben White, currently Group Reporting and Investor Relations Director, will be
appointed to the Board as Group Finance Director with effect from the Annual
General Meeting on 2 July 2009. David Thomas will step down from the Board on
this date. In the meantime he will work closely with Ben and the rest of the
Board to ensure a smooth transition.
Ben White joined GAME in 2005. Prior to this he held a number of senior finance
roles at Serco Group plc, HIT Entertainment plc and Kingfisher plc. He qualified
as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte.
Peter Lewis, Chairman of GAME, said:
'I am delighted to welcome Ben to the Board as Group Finance Director. He brings
invaluable experience from his variety of senior financial roles within the
Group and elsewhere.'
'I would also like to thank David for his contribution over the last five years.
He has played a key role in the evolution of the Group and I know my colleagues
will join me in wishing him all the very best for the future.'
Lisa Morgan, Chief Executive of GAME said:
'Ben's comprehensive knowledge and understanding of our business will be of
great value to the Board. He has built an excellent reputation both internally
and externally during his time with the Group, and I look forward to continuing
to work closely with him in his new role as we build on the success of our
business.'
There is no additional information which requires disclosure under
paragraph 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules.
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