Menzies(John) PLC Appointment of Chairman (5280E)
July 19 2016 - 2:00AM
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Menzies(John) PLC
19 July 2016
19 July 2016
John Menzies plc
("John Menzies" or the "Group")
Appointment of Chairman
The Board of John Menzies plc is delighted to announce the
appointment of Dr Dermot F Smurfit as Independent Chairman of the
Group. His appointment will be effective from the next meeting of
the Board on 25 July 2016.
Dr Smurfit brings a wealth of experience to the Board. He is
currently Chairman of Powerflute Plc and ML Capital and is a
non-executive director of Timber Capital and The Forest Company
Limited. He has had an extensive executive career holding a number
of positions within the Jefferson Smurfit Group and was latterly
Deputy Chairman and World Vice President of Sales and
Marketing.
Dermot Jenkinson who had assumed the position of Chairman on an
interim basis following the retirement of Iain Napier in May 2016
will continue on the Board as a non-executive director.
Dermot Jenkinson, Chairman of John Menzies plc said:
"I am delighted to be able to appoint a Chairman of the calibre
of Dr Smurfit. As previously announced I had committed, at short
notice, to act as Chairman until such time as a suitable candidate
had been found. The obvious qualities that Dr Smurfit possesses and
his availability to assume the Chairman responsibilities
immediately meant I was happy to recommend his appointment. I am
confident that Dr Smurfit will be a great asset to the Group."
Dr Dermot F Smurfit said:
"I am honoured and proud to have been appointed Chairman of John
Menzies plc which is an exceptionally strong brand highly trusted
by its customers and look forward to assisting the Group in
achieving significant growth in the coming years."
There are no further details to be disclosed under 9.6.13 of the
Listing Rules.
For further information:
John Menzies plc
John Geddes, Group Company
Secretary +44 131 459 8018
FTI Consulting
Jonathon Brill/ Alex Beagley +44 203 727 1000
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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