Stanley Gibbons Group PLC Directorate Change (4053Y)
May 17 2016 - 2:01AM
UK Regulatory
TIDMSGI
RNS Number : 4053Y
Stanley Gibbons Group PLC
17 May 2016
THE STANLEY GIBBONS GROUP PLC
(the "Company" or the "Group")
Appointment of Chairman
The Stanley Gibbons Group Plc (AIM:SGI) is pleased to announce
the appointment of Harry Wilson as a director of the Company on
16th May 2016 and as Chairman-elect. As indicated in the circular
to shareholders dated 14th March 2016, it was the intention of
Martin Bralsford to "step down as soon as a suitable replacement
had been identified". Accordingly, Mr Wilson will take over from Mr
Bralsford as Chairman of the Company at the next board meeting and
Mr Bralsford intends to step down as a director at or before the
publication of the preliminary results statement, expected to be
towards the end of June.
Harry Wilson is an experienced public company director and
chairman, having been involved with listed companies for over 20
years. He is also a long-time collector of stamps, is well-known
within the industry and has a significant knowledge and interest in
philately.
The following information regarding the appointment of Henry
("Harry") George Wilson, aged 63, is disclosed under Schedule 2(g)
of the AIM Rules for Companies:
Current directorships Former directorships
and/or partnerships: and/or partnerships (within
the last five years):
Roselea Limited Eland Oil & Gas Plc
Park Securities Limited Allville Properties LLP
Roselea Developments Limited Drumsheugh Gardens LLP
Mardall Securities A Limited New Town Property Developments
LLP
Fairplay Securities Limited Flow Energy Ltd
Forres Property Developments Ocean Pakistan Ltd
LLP
Insel Developments LLP Bow Energy Resources
(Pakistan) SRL
Xcite Energy Limited Orient Petroleum (Central
Asia) Limited
At the date of this announcement, Mr Wilson holds 2,000,000
ordinary shares in the Company held in the name of Park Securities
Ltd for Roselea Ltd.
There are no further disclosures required under Schedule 2(g) of
the AIM Rules for Companies.
Martin Bralsford, present Chairman, commented,
"I am very pleased that Harry has agreed to accept the role of
Chairman and that we have been able to secure the services of
someone with such a comprehensive understanding of our industry and
marketplace. I believe that his appointment will be welcomed by our
customers and staff alike as they will be reassured that an
interest and knowledge of the philatelic market will remain at the
core of the business."
Harry Wilson commented,
"I am delighted to be joining the board of Stanley Gibbons and I
am excited to be involved in developing the strategy to return the
Company and this iconic brand to its rightful pre-eminent position.
I have known and admired Stanley Gibbons for many years and, like
all great businesses, its reputation and service is built on the
professionalism and integrity of its staff. I look forward to
working with them and our customers in shaping and building the
next chapter of this rich legacy."
For further information, contact:
The Stanley Gibbons Group plc
Michael Hall, Chief Executive +44 (0)1534 766
Donal Duff, Chief Finance Officer 711
finnCap Ltd (Nomad & Broker)
Stuart Andrews / Christopher Raggett
(corporate finance)
Tim Redfern / Simon Johnson (corporate +44 (0)20 7220
broking) 0500
+44 (0)20 7920
Tavistock (Financial PR) 3150
Lulu Bridges / Niall Walsh
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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