7th Apr 2008 10:54
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC07 April 2008 7 April 2008 BSkyB announces Board appointments British Sky Broadcasting Group plc ('BSkyB' or 'the Company') announces todaythe appointment of Andrew Griffith as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). MrGriffith, who was previously BSkyB's Director of Group Finance, M&A and InvestorRelations, joins the Company's Board with immediate effect. The appointmentfollows a thorough internal and external search process conducted by the Board. Separately, Danny Rimer has today joined the Board as an IndependentNon-Executive Director. Mr Rimer is a General Partner of the venture capitalfirm Index Ventures, where he has overseen investments in media and internetcompanies including Skype, Last.fm, Spot Runner, Lovefilm and Joost. Jeremy Darroch, BSkyB's Chief Executive, said: "Andrew is a key member of Sky's leadership team and has made a significantcontribution to the growth of our business. His detailed knowledge of thecompany and wider industry and his strong technical skills made him theoutstanding candidate for CFO. This appointment is evidence of our strength indepth and positions us well for the future." Mr Darroch added: "We are delighted to welcome Danny Rimer to the Board of BSkyB. Hiswide-ranging experience in the media and internet sectors will be invaluable inthe dynamic marketplace for entertainment and communications." Ends Note Andrew Griffith, aged 37, has held a number of finance roles since joining Skyin October 1999 during the transition from analogue to digital. Previously heworked at the investment bank Rothschild, where he advised a range of TMTclients. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Coopers & Lybrand Deloitte. Enquiries: Analysts/Investors Robert Kingston 020 7705 3726Francesca Pierce 020 7705 3337 Media Robert Fraser 020 7705 3036Bella Vuillermoz 020 7800 2651 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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