26th Jun 2006 07:01
Air Music & Media Group PLC26 June 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 26 JUNE 2006 Air Music & Media Group plc ("Air Group") BOARD CHANGES Executive Chairman of John David Group Plc appointed as Non Executive Chairman The Board of Air Group, the UK distributor of home entertainment products,announces today the resignation of Mark Frey from the Board and the appointmentof Peter Alan Cowgill as Non Executive Chairman, with immediate effect. Peter Cowgill joins the Board today with a demonstrable track record of drivingbusiness value and extensive City experience. Since his March 2004 appointmentas Executive Chairman of The John David Group plc ("JD"), where he formerlyacted as Finance Director, JD has enjoyed considerable success which has beenreflected by a substantial increase in its market capitalization and shareholdervalue. Peter will also continue to hold the position of Non Executive Chairmanof United Carpets Group plc, an AIM listed company. Peter Cowgill commented, "I am pleased to be appointed to the Board of AirGroup. I have been attracted by its proposition and strong management team andhave personally invested in the company. I am excited by its prospects." As previously announced, John French and Roger Putnam will be stepping down asNon Executive Directors on 30 June 2006. The Board wishes to thank John French, Roger Putnam and Mark Frey for theirvaluable contribution and energy to date. Trevor Allan and Alex Sorrell continueas Chief Executive and Finance Director respectively and it is the Board'sintention to seek a further Non Executive Director appointment in due course. Peter Alan Cowgill, aged 56, holds 200,000 ordinary shares in the Companyrepresenting 1.17% of the issued share capital. Mr Cowgill currently holds the following directorships: Actionstrength Limited,Berkeley Square Capital Limited, Quality Recruitment Limited, Vital ResourcesLimited, Vital T & D Limited, Masiline Limited, Highbank Management CompanyLimited, Britannia Network Services Limited, Britannia Business CommunicationsLimited, Britannia Telecom Group Limited, Commtel (UK) Limited, Trackrail (UK)Limited, Vital Resources EBT Limited, The John David Group plc, Vital ServicesGroup Limited, Vital Rail Limited, Vital Skills Training Limited, BritanniaCommunications Maintenance Limited, Cheshire Polythene Film Company Limited,Mayfair Artist Limited, First Sport Limited, RD Scott Limited, Vital OverheadElectrification Services Limited and United Carpets Group plc. Mr Cowgill currently holds the following partnership: Cowgill Holloway,Chartered Accountants Within the last five years, Mr Cowgill has held the following directorships:Titan Wood Limited and Repair Finance Limited. --ENDS-- Enquiries: AIR MUSIC&MEDIA GROUP PLC Tel: 01772 455 000Trevor AllanAlex Sorrell BISHOPSGATE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED Tel: 020 7430 1600Dominic BarrettoFran Read This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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