17th Mar 2008 07:02
Informa PLC17 March 2008 Informa plc Board Changes The Board of Informa plc ("Informa") announces today that David Gilbertson hasresigned as Chief Executive and from the Board and will be leaving the companyto take up the role of Chief Executive at EMAP. Peter Rigby, previously Chairman, has resumed the role of Chief Executive, theposition he held until May last year. Derek Mapp, the Senior IndependentDirector and a Non-Executive Director of Informa since 2004, has been appointedNon-Executive Chairman. The Board also announces today that Dr Pamela Kirby has become the SeniorIndependent Director. Derek Mapp, Chairman, commented on the changes: "In Peter we have a great Chief Executive who since its formation in 1998 hasbeen growing the business into the powerhouse it is today. "As demonstrated by the results announced in February, Informa is thriving. Iam honoured that my fellow directors have invited me to be Chairman. I amlooking forward to chairing the Board." Peter Rigby, Chief Executive, said: "I am sorry to see David go. Over the last ten years Informa has beentransformed into a major global media company and it has been a privilege towork with David to achieve this. The time we have worked together has beenexciting and rewarding and has helped us build an enduring personal friendship.I would like to thank him very much for all he has done as a colleague atInforma and prior to that at LLP and wish him every success in his new venturein private equity. "Informa is trading well and enjoying the highest levels of profitability in thecompany's history. I am delighted to resume the role of Chief Executive. We haveextensive opportunities for growth ahead. Supported by a management team ofdepth and quality, I am very confident that we will exploit these opportunitiesand continue to drive the business forward." David Gilbertson added: "I am leaving Informa with great pride. The Company has high growth assets,enduring revenue streams and a talented management team with whom it has been myprivilege to work. My partnership and friendship with Peter has been thehighpoint of my professional career. I look forward to seeing Informa continueto grow and develop under Peter's leadership as a great international mediabusiness." ENDS For further enquiries call: Informa plcPeter Rigby, Chief Executive Tel 020 7017 5000Susanna Kempe, Head of Investor Relations Tel 020 7017 5796 MaitlandWilliam Clutterbuck Tel 020 7379 5151 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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