KCOM Group PLC Directorate Change (2410M)
January 18 2016 - 12:53PM
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KCOM Group PLC
18 January 2016
KCOM GROUP PLC (KCOM.L)
APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
KCOM GROUP PLC announces the appointment of Patrick De Smedt as
a Non-Executive Director of the Board with effect from 28 January
2016.
Patrick held a number of senior positions in Microsoft between
1983 and 2006. During this time he founded the Benelux
subsidiaries, led the development of its Western European business
and served as Chairman of Microsoft for Europe, Middle East and
Africa. He has subsequently undertaken a range of non-executive
roles with a number of European and private organisations. As a
result, he brings a wealth of relevant experience to the Board.
On appointment, Patrick will become a member of the Audit,
Remuneration and Nomination committees.
Tony Illsley, Senior Independent Director for KCOM Group, has
indicated his intention to retire from the Board at the AGM on 22
July 2016 after seven years with the business. Patrick will be
appointed as Senior Independent Director with effect from Tony's
retirement.
Graham Holden, Non-Executive Chairman of KCOM Group said, "I am
delighted to welcome Patrick to the Board. His background and
experience of working with both technology and publicly quoted
companies will, alongside the contributions of our existing
established members, further strengthen the Board."
For the purposes of Paragraphs 9.6.13.1, he is currently a
Non-Executive Director at Michael Page International plc and
Victrex plc and is Senior Independent Director at Morgan Sindall
Group plc. He was also a Non-Executive Director for CPP Group Plc
from August 2010 to November 2012, Senior Independent Director for
Anite plc from September 2013 to August 2015 and Non-Executive
Director for Easynet Global Services from November 2010 to December
2013. Under Paragraphs 9.6.13.2 to 9.6.13.6 of the Listing Rules
there are no details requiring notification.
Enquiries:
Cathy Phillips, Investor Relations
KCOM Group PLC
07778 335735
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