28th Aug 2012 09:03
28 August 2012
Capita plc ('Capita') announces the appointment of Gillian Sheldon as an Independent Non-Executive Director, with effect from 1 September 2012.
Gillian is a Senior Banker at Credit Suisse. She has substantial experience of advising boards across a wide range of complex situations and transactions. She joined Credit Suisse in 1997 prior to which she worked in Corporate Finance at N M Rothschild & Sons.
She has a degree in Mathematics.
Previous roles have also included Chair of Bird & Co Group Advisory Board.
Gillian will be appointed to the Nomination, Remuneration and Audit Committees on appointment.
Paul Pindar, Chief Executive of Capita plc, commented;
"Gillian Sheldon brings a wealth of experience gained from advising clients across a broad range of sectors, a strong financial background and record of business performance. Her skills and experience will add further depth and strength to the Capita Board. We welcome Gillian and look forward to her contribution to the team."
The Board considers Gillian to be independent.
The Company has no further information to be disclosed under paragraph 9.6.13 of the UK Listing Authority Listing Rules.
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For further information please contact:
Capita plcPaul Pindar, Chief ExecutiveShona Nichols, Corporate Communications DirectorTel: 020 7799 1525Media enquiries:Capita press officeTel: 0207 654 2152 or 0870 2400 488 out of hours
Notes to Editors:
Capita plc is the UK's leading provider of BPO and integrated professional support service solutions. With 46,500 people at more than 350 sites, including 68 business centres across Europe and India, the Group uses its expertise, infrastructure and scale benefits to transform its clients' services, driving down costs and adding value. Capita is quoted on the London Stock Exchange (CPI.L), and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 with 2011 turnover of £2.9 billion and profit before tax of £385 million. Further information on Capita plc can be found at: http://www.capita.co.uk
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