6th Aug 2007 11:00
Fuller,Smith&Turner PLC06 August 2007 Date: August 6, 2007 Finance Director announcement Paul Clarke sets retirement date Finance Director designate appointed Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C. ("Fuller's"), London's last remaining traditionalfamily brewer, today announces that, after almost 17 years with the Company,Finance Director Paul Clarke will retire at the end of April 2008. James Douglaswill be appointed to the Board as Finance Director Designate, with effect fromSeptember 10, 2007. Having joined Fuller's as Finance Director in July 1991, Paul Clarke has been avaluable member of the team which has advanced the Group in all trading areas,with London Pride becoming the UK's best selling premium cask ale. During his time at Fuller's, Paul oversaw the Group's move to the Main Market ofthe London Stock Exchange in 1996 and was actively involved in the acquisitionof George Gale & Co. Ltd in 2005 and its subsequent integration. In addition,Paul has represented the Company on the Technical and Executive Committees ofthe Quoted Companies Alliance. Michael Turner, Chairman of Fuller's, said: "Paul has been a great asset toFuller's and has made a significant contribution to the success of the businessthrough improving financial controls and reporting. His contribution has enabledus to attain the highest standards of governance while maintaining the Company'sfamily-run ethos." James Douglas - Finance Director Designate Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C. is pleased to announce the intended appointment ofJames Douglas to the Board with effect from September 10, 2007 as FinanceDirector Designate. James, 41, will bring a great breadth of finance, banking and commercialexperience to Fuller's. James joins Fuller's from LSE-listed telecoms operator Fibernet Group plc,recently acquired by Global Crossing, where he was Finance Director. BeforeFibernet, he spent over eight years as an investment banker with Deutsche Bankafter spending six years with Cable & Wireless. James qualified as aprize-winning Chartered Accountant with PriceWaterhouseCoopers. He holds a firstdegree in Physics and a Masters degree in Economics. Mr. Douglas has no other company directorships and there are no further detailsrequired to be disclosed under paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules. Michael Turner said: "James brings a wealth of experience to the Board, and I amconfident he will be a great addition to the team." ENDS For further information contact Fuller's Press Office:Telephone: 020 8996 2048/2175Fax: 020 8996 2079E-mail: [email protected] ------------------Fuller's Website: www.fullers.co.uk ------------------- This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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