19th Dec 2008 07:00
19 December 2008
Tarsus Group plc
Appointment of new Non-Executive Director
Tarsus ('Tarsus' or 'the Group'), the international business-to-business media group with interests in exhibitions, conferences, publishing and online media is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Keenan, 47, to the Board as a non-executive director. He will be a member of Tarsus' Audit, Remuneration, Disclosure and Nomination Committees.
With over 25 years experience in the UK and Irish markets, Paul has developed a reputation as one of Ireland's leading corporate finance advisers, specialising in advising companies to successfully grow their businesses.
Since 1994, Paul has been partner and head of Corporate Finance at BDO Simpson Xavier, one of the leading accountancy firms in Ireland. Between 2005 and 2008, Paul served a three year term as Managing Partner of BDO Simpson Xavier.
A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Paul also acts as a non-executive director to BES Management Ltd, a joint venture between Davy Stockbrokers (one of the leading stockbrokers in Ireland) and BDO Simpson Xavier which manages expansion funds for Irish businesses.
Neville Buch, Chairman of Tarsus, commented:
"Paul comes with an impressive track record of working with successful entrepreneurs and managing people businesses. His appointment is a further step in the development of a high quality team to guide Tarsus for the long-term."
The Company confirms that there is no further information required by Listing Rule 9.6.13R to be disclosed in relation to Paul Keenan.
Tarsus Group plc:
Douglas Emslie, Group Managing Director: 020 8846 2700
Media:
Matthew Moth, Madano Partnership: 020 7593 4000
Investors/Analysts:
Neville Harris, IRfocus: 020 7593 4015
Stephen Scott, Scott Harris 020 7653 0030
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