16th Feb 2005 11:36
Paddy Power plc16 February 2005 Paddy Power Appoints Founder of O'Brien's Irish Sandwich Bars as Non Executive Director The Board of Paddy Power plc has today (Wednesday 16th February 2005) announcedthe appointment of Brody Sweeney as a non executive director of the Company withimmediate effect. Brody is founder and chief executive of O'Brien's Irish Sandwich Bars which hasover 260 outlets in Ireland, the UK, Europe and Asia. Welcoming Brody to the Board, Fintan Drury, Chairman, Paddy Power plc commented:"As one of Ireland's leading entrepreneurs, Brody brings a depth of expertisewhich is particularly relevant to Paddy Power. Through his successfuldevelopment of O'Brien's into the UK, where there are currently 140 outlets, heis in a position to provide important guidance to our geographic expansion inthe UK. A distinctive character himself, Brody has a natural empathy with the culture ofPaddy Power and the personality of the brand. Continued focus on our brandattributes is key moving forward, as the Group grows and expands, and we areconfident that Brody will be a very positive influence in this regard." Brody Sweeney is a Director of O'Brien's Irish Sandwich Bars Ltd and itssubsidiaries. He also sits on the Board of Directors of Astead Ltd and MermaidRecords Ltd. There are no disclosures to be made pursuant to Section 6.F.2 (b)to (g) of the Listing Rules. ENDS 16th February 2005 Issued on behalf of Paddy Power plc by Drury Communications For reference: Oonagh Daly / Mark Cahalane Fintan DruryDrury Communications Ltd ChairmanTel: + 353 1 260 5000 Paddy Power plcMobile: + 353 87 8554406 Tel: + 353 1 6620313 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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