Directorate Change
27 Agosto 2003 - 11:19AM
UK Regulatory
RNS Number:0808P
Kingsbridge Holdings PLC
27 August 2003
KINGSBRIDGE HOLDINGS PLC
27 August 2003
Kingsbridge Holdings Plc today announces the following changes to its Board of
Directors. With immediate effect, Eric Cater will revert to his former role of
non-executive Chairman and Laurie Turnbull will assume the role of Chief
Executive.
Further changes are that Brain Willmott has been appointed a non-executive
director to replace Charles Green, who has resigned to concentrate all his
efforts on his role as Chief Executive of Medical Solutions Plc.
Brian, aged 64, has enjoyed a successful career with the worldwide Perkins
Engines Group. During 29years with Perkins, he held senior positions in both
Production Engineering and industrial relations. In 1981 he was appointed
Production Operations Manager before becoming a director and subsequently
Managing Director of Perkins manufacturing facilities in Shrewsbury and
Stafford. He was also a director of Perkins Pension Trust Limited and Shropshire
Training and Enterprise Council. In April 1999, he joined Texas Holdings Limited
as Business Director, a position he held until December 2000. He was also a
director of Peers Hunt Limited from April 1999 until December 2000. He has no
other current directorships.
Paul Manning has assumed the role of Company Secretary. The registered office of
the company has also been changed to Barton Hall, Peel Green, Manchester M30
7NB.
Chairman Eric Cater commented:
"I am delighted to be able to appoint Laurie Turnbull as Chief Executive. With
negotiations for the sale of our two remaining subsidiaries well advanced, I
welcome his input and experience, which will be vital in leading the company in
a new direction. I also welcome Brian Willmott, who brings a wealth of
experience including acquisitions and disposals and express thanks to Charles
Green for all his efforts on behalf of the company."
There are no further matters required to be disclosed under paragraph (f) of
Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules.
This information is provided by RNS
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