8th Jul 2008 11:59
Paddy Power plc announces a change in its Board of Directors
The Board of Paddy Power plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Pádraig
ó Ríordáin as a non-executive director of the Company with immediate effect.
Pádraig is Managing Partner of Arthur Cox, the leading Irish law firm. He trained as
a lawyer in the National University of Ireland and Harvard Law School and has
practiced in New York and Dublin. In addition to his role in managing Arthur Cox,
Pádraig advises a range of public companies, private companies and State related
entities on their transactional and business issues and has a specialist expertise in
regulated industries. He also acts as the Independent Chairman of the Irish
Government's Advisory Forum on Financial Legislation.
Commenting, Fintan Drury, Chairman of Paddy Power plc said: "Pádraig brings a
wealth of commercial experience to the Board, while also significantly enhancing its
ability to assess the regulatory environments in which the Group operates and to make
strong strategic decisions in this area. I look forward to him making a strong
contribution to the development of the business in the years ahead."
Ends
Tuesday, 8th July 2008
For reference:
Billy Murphy/Sarah Ryan Patrick Kennedy
Drury Communications Ltd Chief Executive
Tel: + 353 1 260 5000 Paddy Power plc
Mobile: + 353 87 676 7452 Tel: + 353 1 4045912
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