14th Feb 2006 08:00
14 February 2006 HAYS PLC APPOINTMENT OF NEW GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR Hays plc today announces that Paul Venables is to join as Group FinanceDirector with effect from 1 May 2006. Paul, aged 44, a chartered accountantjoins the Group from DHL Logistics, a division of Deutsche Post World Net.Prior to the acquisition of Exel plc by Deutsche Post in December 2005, he wasDeputy Group Finance Director and a member of the Executive Board of Exel plc.In 13 years at Exel plc, Paul played a key part in helping to shape and driveforward the growth, financial strength and success of Exel. He led thesuccessful integration of the Tibbett & Britten Group plc following theacquisition in 2004.Bob Lawson, Chairman of Hays plc said, "Paul has considerable internationalexperience and excellent technical skills. We are delighted to welcome him tothe Board of Hays where he will contribute significantly to the ongoing growthand development of the business."There are no further matters to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13. - ends - EnquiriesJohn Martin Finance Director, Hays plc 44 (0) 20 7628 9999 Richard Jackson Investor Relations, Hays plc 44 (0) 20 7628 9999 Mike Smith Brunswick 44 (0) 20 7396 7404Notes to editorsHays plc (www.haysplc.com) is the largest publicly-listed recruitment group inthe United Kingdom, and a world-leading Specialist Recruitment and HR Servicescompany. As at 30 June 2005 the business employed 3,683 recruitment consultantsand provided Specialist Recruitment services in 723 business units from 326offices in 16 countries.ENDHAYS PLCRelated Shares:
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