16th Jan 2006 07:00
United Business Media Plc appoints Gary Hughes as Chief Executive of CMP Information United Business Media Plc today announces that it has appointed Gary Hughes asChief Executive of CMP Information, UBM's professional and specialist consumerpublishing division. He will take up his post later this month.Gary Hughes, 43, has extensive media industry experience, most recently at Emapplc where he was Group Finance Director from 2000 until May 2005, also servingas Chairman of Emap's music division. Prior to 2000, Hughes served as ScottishMedia Group Plc's Group Financial Director, taking responsibility for strategicbusiness development and guiding the Group through a series of acquisitions.Prior to joining SMG, Hughes held senior international management positions atForte Plc and Guinness Plc. Hughes is also a non-executive director of J.Sainsbury Plc.Hughes's appointment follows the appointments in 2005 of Henry Elkington asDirector of Corporate Development and of Steve Weitzner as Chief Executive ofCMP Media, the US publishing and events subsidiary of UBM.David Levin, Chief Executive Officer, United Business Media Plc said:"I am delighted to appoint Gary to this important post. Gary's impressive trackrecord of strategic business development, coupled with his experience andknowledge of CMP Information's markets, makes him the ideal candidate to leadCMPi into its next phase of growth. I look forward to Gary also contributinghis experience and expertise to the work of UBM's senior management team." - Ends - EnquiriesPress Peter Bancroft Director of Communications E-mail [email protected] Direct telephone +44 20 7921 5961 Chris Barrie Citigate Dewe Rogerson E-mail [email protected] Direct telephone +44 20 7282 2943 Mobile +44 796 872 72 89 Simon Rigby Citigate Dewe Rogerson E-mail [email protected] Direct telephone +44 20 7282 2847 Mobile +44 777 178 4446 Analysts Catherine Southgate Head of Investor Relations Email [email protected] Direct telephone +44 20 7921 5031 Mobile +44 771 046 8996 Notes to Editors1. Gary Hughes biographyEmploymentSeptember 2000 to May 2005 Group Finance Director, Emap Plc1996 to 2000 Group Finance Director, SMG plc1994 to 1996 Deputy Finance Director, Forte plc1988 to 1994 Various Finance Positions, Guinness plc1985 to 1988 Chartered Accountant, Ernst & Whinney1983 to 1984 Commodity Broker, Barings LimitedQualificationsGary was awarded a first class honours degree in Economics and Econometrics byUniversity of Strathclyde. He is a Fellow of the Institute of CharteredAccountants having qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1988.2. About CMP Information (CMPi)CMPi is United Business Media's UK-headquartered professional and specialistconsumer media business. CMPi publishes more than 50 magazines as well asspecialist classified advertising products. In addition CMPi has over 30exhibitions, 15 directory and information products and a growing number ofwebsites and online solutions that meet the media needs of customers in morethan 15 product markets. CMPi has annual revenues of around ‚£180 million andmore than 1,600 employees.3. About United Business MediaUnited Business Media operates two main business streams - PR Newswire and CMP.PR Newswire is the world's leading corporate news distribution service. CMPspecialises in creating industry-leading print, online and exhibitionfranchises that bring industry professionals and enthusiasts together to bebetter informed, meet and transact business. CMP is at the forefront of thedevelopment of many national and global industries.ENDUNITED BUSINESS MEDIA PLCRelated Shares:
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