International Greetings PLC Board Appointments (9411O)
18 Outubro 2012 - 3:00AM
UK Regulatory
TIDMIGR
RNS Number : 9411O
International Greetings PLC
18 October 2012
18(th) October 2012
International Greetings PLC ("the Company" or "the Group")
Board Appointments
International Greetings PLC, one of the world's leading
designers, innovators and manufacturers of gift wrap, crackers,
cards, stationery and accessories, is pleased to announce the
appointments of Lance Burn and Richard Eckman as Executive
Directors.
Lance Burn has held the positions of Managing Director of
International Greetings UK since 2009 and Managing Director of
International Greetings China since 2011. Under Lance's leadership,
the UK business has successfully grown its revenues and
profitability and has diversified into Every Day cards together
with the launch of a personalised e-retailing solution with a major
UK Grocer. Lance has also recently co-ordinated the relocation of
the Group's China factory, a significant investment designed to
provide the highest standards that will help to maintain the
Group's competitive market position.
Prior to joining International Greetings, Lance held the
position of Managing Director of Avana Bakeries for Rank Hovis
McDougal plc and Division Director for a core business within Saint
Gobain Solaglas UK, as well as Technical & Manufacturing roles
for PepsiCo International.
Richard Eckman joined International Greetings USA in 2001 as
Executive VP Operations. He has served as CEO of International
Greetings USA since 2011. Richard has led the successful
development of the US business, which continues to be a major
growth opportunity for the Group. Specifically, Richard championed
the launch of innovative new products in the Value retail segment
and continues to focus on increasing the Group's market share
across all segments of the gift packaging and stationery
market.
Richard's early management career included operational and
financial positions with Amer Sports Group, Electrolux USA, and
General Electric.
John Charlton, Chairman said:
"We are delighted to welcome Lance Burn and Richard Eckman to
the Board as Executive Directors. Both have played key roles in the
development of International Greetings, as we have focused on
driving profitable growth by developing an increasingly balanced
business by product category, brand, seasonality and region.
"Their appointments to the Board will be invaluable in driving
the business forward at this exciting phase in the Group's
development. We look forward to continuing to benefit from their
extensive industry and plc experience."
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Lance Burn - Aged 48 years
Current Directorships / Partnerships:
International Greetings UK Limited
Mindshop UK Limited
Tawe Coach Builders Ltd
Gill Burn Consultancy Ltd
Directorships in the past 5 years:
Leveraged Business Solutions Limited (dissolved)
Richard Eckman - Aged 53 years
Current Directorships / Partnerships:
International Greetings USA, Inc.
Directorships in the past 5 years:
N/A
There are no other matters to be announced as required under
paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules.
For further information, please contact:
International Greetings plc Tel: 01707 630617
Paul Fineman, Chief Executive
Anthony Lawrinson, Chief Financial
Officer
Cenkos Securities plc Tel: 0207 397 8900
Bobbie Hilliam
Adrian Hargrave
Arden Partners plc Tel: 020 7614 5917
Richard Day
Jamie Cameron
FTI Consulting Tel: 020 7831 3113
Jonathon Brill
Georgina Goodhew
This information is provided by RNS
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