17th Feb 2014 07:00
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17 February 2014
Merlin Entertainments approves appointment of new Non-Executive Director
The Board of Merlin Entertainments plc, a global leader in branded, location-based family entertainment, has confirmed the previously announced appointment to the Board of Fru Hazlitt as a Non-Executive Director. Fru will join the Board with effect from 1 April 2014.
Fru Hazlitt is currently Managing Director, Commercial, Online and Interactive of ITV and a Non-Executive Director at Betfair. Ms Hazlitt was previously Chief Executive Officer of GCap Media and Virgin Radio and prior to that spent 6 years at Yahoo! where her roles included Managing Director, UK and Ireland, and Sales and Marketing Director, Europe.
For further information please contact:
Merlin Entertainments plc
+44 (0)1202 440 082
Alistair Windybank, Investor Relations
Simon Whittington, Investor Relations
Tulchan Communications
+44(0)207 353 4200
Susanna Voyle
Stephen Malthouse
About Merlin Entertainments plc
Merlin Entertainments plc is a leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 99 attractions, nine hotels and three holiday villages in 22 countries and across four continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its 54 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 22,000 employees.
Fru Hazlitt (50), Independent Non-Executive Director
· Current Board affiliations:
o Betfair (2005-)
· Career history:
o ITV, Managing Director, Commercial and Online (2010-)
o Global Radio, Chief Executive Officer (2007-2008)
o Virgin Radio, Chief Executive Officer (2005-2007)
o Yahoo!
§ Managing Director, UK and Ireland (2003-2004)
§ Sales and Marketing Director, Europe (2001-2003)
§ Sales Director (2000-2001)
o Capital Radio, Sales Director (1994-2000)
o Guardian Newspapers, Sales Executive (1992-1994)
o Centaur Media, Sales Executive (1987-1992)
· Former Board affiliations:
o Rare Tea (2008-2013)
o Woolworths (2006-2008)
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