6th Jun 2006 13:35
IFG Group PLC06 June 2006 COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT IFG Group Plc 06 June 2006 Appointment of CEO IFG Group plc announces the appointment of Mark Bourke as the Group's new ChiefExecutive Officer with immediate effect. Speaking at the announcement, Chairman Joe Moran said, "We are delighted to makethis appointment. Mark's contribution as Finance Director during the past fiveyears and more recently as CEO of the Group's Irish Operations has had anenormous positive impact on the financial and operational fortunes of the Group.His strong leadership skills, undoubted operational ability, vision for thebusiness and reputation within the market made him the logical choice. Underhis leadership we are confident that IFG is now well placed for growth." According to the new CEO, Mark Bourke "The business is in good shape and ourfocus now is on developing the Group's three divisions. In each division we seeconsiderable opportunity to grow organically and through acquisition. Examplesof our development plans include, the recent Jersey acquisition by ourInternational division which is already fully integrated, Seniors Money, our newand innovative life-time loan solution for the over 60s which we've jointventured with Sentinel, and the launch of IFG Spain, which offers much neededindependent legal and tax advice to overseas property buyers." Mark went on to say, "IFG is very much a people business and we are fortunate tohave such a strong senior management team and high quality staff at all levels.We are committed to developing these talented people who are critical to ourfuture success." IFG is a diversified advisory and administrative financial services operationwith three businesses of scale in Ireland, the UK and International, based inthe Isle of Man. For further information please contact Mark Bourke, CEO IFG Group plc Tel: 00353 1 2752808 Mobile: 00353 86 9680222 [email protected] This announcement has been issued through the Companies Announcement Service of The Irish Stock Exchange. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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