2nd Jul 2014 07:00
July 2nd 2014
NATURE GROUP PLC
("Nature Group" or the "Company")
Board Changes
The board of Nature Group, the AIM quoted provider of port reception facilities and waste treatment solutions for the oil, marine and process industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jan Vesseur as an executive director of the Company with immediate effect.
Jan will take up the newly-created role of Chief Operating Officer, which reflects the board's commitment to strengthening the senior management team.
Jan has significant experience in areas of strategy, operations and finance having worked with start-up companies, venture capital and multi-national corporations both in Europe and internationally across a range of sectors.
The board of Nature Group also announces that Charles Fairweather has retired as a non-executive director with effect from 15 June 2014. Charles was a founding investor in the Company prior to its AIM admission in 2001 and has served as a non-executive director since 2010.
Commenting on the board changes, Nigel Sandy, Chairman, said
"I am delighted to welcome Jan to the board and the Company and look forward to his positive contribution to the business. His appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthen the team across all disciplines and business areas and he will work closely with both Andreas Drenthen (CEO) and Kieron Becerra (CFO), as well as the senior management of our Maritime and Oil & Gas divisions, in delivering on our strategy.
In addition I would like to thank Charles for the significant and effective contribution he has made to Nature Group over many years. Charles has been a strong supporter of the Company and continues to be a significant individual shareholder. We wish him well for the future."
For further information contact:
Nature Group PLC | |
Andreas Drenthen, CEO | Tel: + 31 1812 911 44 |
Kieron Becerra, CFO | Tel: + 350 200 73905 |
Nigel Sandy, Chairman | Tel: + 44 (0)1208 816 744 |
Cenkos Securities plc | |
Neil McDonald | Tel: +44 (0)131 220 9771 / +44 (0)207 397 1953 |
Beth McKiernan | Tel: +44 (0)131 220 9778 / +44 (0)207 397 1950 |
Hermes Financial PR | |
Chris Steele | Tel: +44 (0)7979 604 687 |
Trevor Phillips | Tel: +44 (0)7889 153 628 |
Other Information
In relation to the appointment of Mr Vesseur, the Company confirms that there is no further information to be disclosed under paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules for Companies save as disclosed below:
Full Name: | Jan Frederick Vesseur |
Age: | 49 |
Current Directorships / Partnerships in the last 5 years: | Sufloja BV |
Previous Directorships / Partnerships in the last 5 years:
| Imation Europe BV Imation Holding BV TME GmbH Imation Polska Sp.z.o.o Ambient Systems Health Impact Solutions Int. BV |
Current Shareholding in the Company: | None |
About Nature Group
A company with more than 25 years' experience in waste water treatment and a unique corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy that enables us to be truly a part of Nature and responding to the ever expanding and demanding legislative framework.
Nature Group combines port reception services and facilities, offshore treatment services and the latest sustainable waste treatment technologies in a steadily growing global network. Nature Group is traded on the AIM market, (ticker: NGR). www.ngrp.com
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