27th Jan 2016 07:00
27th January 2016
UK Mail Group plc
Board Appointments
UK Mail Group plc (the "Group") is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Mangham to the Board as an Executive Director with immediate effect.
Chris joined the Group as I.T. Director in January 2015, having previously held a number of senior positions in retail and distribution companies.
Further to the announcement on 8th October 2015, Peter Fuller will join the Group as Operations Director on 5th April 2016 and will join the Board on 17th May 2016. Peter has substantial experience in parcels distribution, most recently at Parcelforce, where he was Operations Director.
Peter Kane, Chairman, said:
"I would like to welcome Chris and Peter to the Board.
"Chris Mangham has led our I.T. operations very successfully over the past year, during a period of significant change. Sophisticated I.T. lies at the heart of our business model and Chris joining the Board will bring the continued necessary focus to this vital element of our business.
"Peter Fuller has a wealth of experience in parcels distribution, particularly in leading the automated operations at Parcelforce. Parcels is our largest division, and Peter will have a key role to play in the future development of this operation and therefore the Group as a whole."
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Notes:
1. Chris Mangham was an executive director of M.Video PAO from 2009 to 2014. He was an executive director of MFI Retail Limited which entered administration in October, 2008 and ceased trading thereafter.
2. Save as disclosed above, UK Mail confirms that there is nothing to disclose relating to Chris Mangham or Peter Fuller pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13.
Enquiries:
UK Mail Group plc |
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Steven Glew, Group Finance Director
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John Olsen Giles Robinson Gina Bell | 020 3128 8100 |
About UK Mail Group plc
UK Mail Group plc is one of the leading independent parcels, mail and logistics services companies within the UK and one of the main alternatives to Royal Mail for business mail requirements.
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