10th Mar 2005 07:04
T&F Informa PLC10 March 2005 10 March 2005 T&F Informa plc BOARD CHANGES T&F Informa plc announced today the appointment of Richard Hooper asnon-executive chairman. Richard was the senior non-executive director on theboard and Derek Mapp will now take on that role. Both appointments are withimmediate effect. Richard Hooper has been connected with the company in a board capacity since1997 and has considerable experience of the media sector. He is currently deputychairman of Ofcom and an independent assessor to the Department of Culture,Media and Sport on Public Appointments. During his career, Richard has workedfor the BBC and British Telecom and held non-executive directorships at MAI/United News and Media plc and Superscape plc. David Smith is stepping down as Chairman and will be leaving the company due topersonal circumstances. Commenting, David Smith said: "The appointment of Richard will ensure consistency and stability for the Group.He knows the business well and has considerable experience of the media sector.It is with sadness that I'm leaving T&F Informa, but my reasons are purelypersonal and I wish the team every success. The results today confirm that thebusiness is making good progress and the benefits of the merger are showingthrough." Peter Rigby, Chief Executive, said: "While welcoming Richard to the position of non-executive chairman, to which hewill bring considerable experience, it is with much regret that David isstepping down. We will miss his counsel and guidance and thank him for his workin developing the Group." ENDS Enquiries: T&F Informa plc Tel: 020 7017 5000 Peter Rigby, Chief Executive Financial DynamicsTim Spratt / Charles Palmer Tel: 020 7831 3113 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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