9th Jun 2009 07:00
9 June 2009 FIRSTGROUP PLC BOARD APPOINTMENT
FirstGroup plc ("The Group"), the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, announces the following appointment to the Board of Directors.
Ellis Watson will join the Board of FirstGroup as Group Marketing and Business Development Director. Ellis joins from John Menzies plc where he has been on the plc board since March 2007 and Chief Executive Officer of Menzies Distribution since September 2005. Prior to this he was Managing Director of National Newspapers at Trinity Mirror plc and of Celador International. His media career began with nine years at News International where he became Marketing Director. He is expected to join the Group in August this year.
Commenting Martin Gilbert, Chairman said:
"I would like to welcome Ellis to the Board of FirstGroup. His appointment further strengthens the management team and I am confident that he will make a significant contribution to the Group and its continued successful development."
Commenting, Sir Moir Lockhead, Chief Executive said:
"I am pleased to welcome Ellis to the Group. In just 20 years FirstGroup has become the leading transport operator in the UK and North America. Ellis' strong track record, particularly in marketing and business development, together with his recent achievements at John Menzies will be of great benefit to the Group and its plans for future growth."
Contacts FirstGroup plc:
Sir Moir Lockhead, Chief Executive, Tel: 020 7291 0512
Rachael Borthwick, Group Corporate Communications Director, Tel: 020 7291 0508 / 07771 945 432
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