27th Sep 2006 16:13
Telecom Plus PLC27 September 2006 Telecom plus PLC (the "Company") Board Appointment Telecom plus PLC, the UK's leading integrated multi-utility provider (gas,electricity, telephony, internet), announces that Melvin Anthony Lawson is tojoin the Board as a Non-Executive Director with effect from today. Mr Lawson, 47, is Managing Director of A Beckman PLC, a company formerly listedon the London Stock Exchange which was taken private in 1995, and is currently adirector of a number of other companies with a wide range of investmentinterests. Peter Nutting, Chairman, of Telecom plus said: "We are delighted that Melvin has agreed to join the Company. He will bringconsiderable additional commercial acumen to the board, which will be of valueas we continue to develop and grow the Company's unique multi-service offeringto our increasing customer base." Melvin Lawson said: "I am delighted to be joining the Board of Telecom plus. I look forward tocontributing to the business and helping to enhance shareholder value." Mr Lawson is interested in 2,050,000 ordinary shares, representing 2.99 per centof the issued share capital of the Company. There are no further details in respect of this appointment required under LR9.6.13 of the FSA Listing Rules to be disclosed. For further information, please contact: Telecom plus plc Charles WigoderStephen DavisTel: (020) 8955 5000 27 September 2006 END This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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