3rd Nov 2005 09:26
Unite Group PLC03 November 2005 Date: 03 November 2005 On behalf of: The UNITE Group plc ("UNITE") Immediate Release The UNITE Group plc RICHARD WALKER JOINS BOARD OF UNITE The Board of The UNITE Group plc, the UK's largest provider of studentaccommodation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Walker as anadditional non-executive director of the Company with effect from 3rd November2005. Richard, 39, is Chief Operating Officer of Carphone Warehouse UK, withresponsibility for the Group's 500 UK stores, websites, direct sales andinsurance services. Richard was previously Managing Director for CarphoneWarehouse's European retail business, operating in 14 countries, and UK SalesDirector. He holds a law degree from Nottingham University and trained as anaccountant with Coopers and Lybrand. Commenting on the appointment, Geoffrey Maddrell, Chairman of UNITE, said: "We are delighted that Richard has agreed to join the Board. He brings with himsignificant operations and sales and marketing experience in a fast growing,branded, values led business." Following Richard Walker's appointment, the UNITE Board comprises threeexecutive and four non-executive directors. There are no further details required to be disclosed in pursuant to paragraph9.16.13 of the UKLA Listing Rules. Enquiries: Geoffrey Maddrell, Chairman Nicholas Porter, Chief Executive The UNITE Group plc Tel: (020) 7902 505 www.unite-group.co.uk Redleaf Communications Ltd Tel: (020) 7955 141 Emma Kane/Wendy Timmons www.redleafpr.com ENDS This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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