5th Mar 2007 12:47
Ladbrokes PLC05 March 2007 LADBROKES APPOINT BRIAN WALLACE AS GROUP FD Ladbrokes plc today announces the appointment of Brian Wallace as Group FinanceDirector. Brian Wallace replaces Rosemary Thorne, who will leave the company next month topursue new challenges. Rosemary joined the company last January and played asignificant part in the transition of the organisation into an independentbetting and gaming plc following the disposal of the Hilton International hotelsdivision. Brian Wallace, formerly Deputy Chief Executive and Group Finance Director ofHilton Group plc will rejoin the company as Group Finance Director withimmediate effect. Brian was retained by Hilton Hotels Corporation following thesale of Hilton International. Prior to joining Hilton Group plc Brian heldsenior positions in Geest and Schlumberger. He is currently the SeniorIndependent Non-Executive Director at Hays plc and a Non-Executive Director ofScottish & Newcastle plc. Commenting on the announcement Ladbrokes Chief Executive Christopher Bell said: "I would like to thank Rosemary for the valuable contribution she has made andwish her every success for the future. The appointment of Brian will furtherstrengthen the management team, particularly given his retail knowledge andinternational experience." For information please call: Ciaran O'Brien Head of Public Relations +44 7976 180 173 Julian Arlett Head of Investor Relations +44 7976 348 913 Paul Bagstaff Investor Relations Analyst +44 7976 348 922 Notes to editors Brian G Wallace CV Hilton Hotels Corporation, 2006 Former Deputy Group Chief Executive (2000 - 2006) and Group Financial Director(1995 -2006), Hilton Group plc. Currently Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Hays plc andNon-Executive Director, Scottish and Newcastle plc. Group Finance Director, Geest plc, 1991-1995 Group Financial Controller, APV plc, 1989 - 1991 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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