24th Oct 2014 07:00
24 Oct 2014
Baroness Denise Kingsmill appointed Vice Chairman
APR Energy plc (LSE: APR) (the "Group"), a global leader in fast-track power solutions, today announces the appointment of Baroness Denise Kingsmill as Vice Chairman of the Board. The appointment will be made with immediate effect.
Baroness Kingsmill previously served as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director, a role she held since 2011, following the Group's public listing on the LSE. She brings significant governance experience to her position, currently serving as a non-executive director of International Consolidated Airlines Group, S.A., as well as sitting on the supervisory board of E.ON AG and the board of Telecom Italia. She formerly served as Deputy Chairman of the PwC Advisory Board. In June 2006, Baroness Kingsmill was appointed to the House of Lords as a Labour Peer and sits on the Economic Affairs Committee.
Baroness Kingsmill said, "I am very excited to take on my new role as Vice Chairman and look forward to the opportunity to help the Group grow and evolve into an even more successful company. I have personally visited some of the Group's operations and I remain amazed at the speed of execution and level of service we provide customers, helping them overcome their urgent power needs, bringing social and economic stability and improving their overall quality of life. The Group's business model is truly unique, and levers solid business fundamentals that have resulted in a strong balance sheet."
John Campion, Executive Chairman said, "We are extremely pleased to announce Baroness Kingsmill as Vice Chairman of the Group, an appointment which was fully supported and unanimously approved by the Board. She has made an outstanding contribution during her time serving as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director and brings a wealth of governance experience and a deep understanding of our business. In her new role, Baroness Kingsmill will continue to provide balanced judgment and will place a keen focus on governance."
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About APR Energy
APR Energy is the world's leading fast-track mobile turbine power business. We provide large-scale, fast-track power, providing customerswith rapid access to reliable electricity when and where they need it. APR combines state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient technology with industry-leading expertise to provide turnkey power plants that are rapidly deployed, customisable and scalable. Serving both utility and industrial segments, APR Energy provides power generation solutions to customers and communities around the world, with an emphasis on Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, visit the Company's website at www.aprenergy.com.
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