3rd Apr 2006 11:58
Fuller,Smith&Turner PLC03 April 2006 Date: 3 April 2006 PRESS RELEASE Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C. Appointment of Non Executive Director Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C. ("Fuller's" or the "Company") today announces theappointment of Nigel Atkinson as a non-executive director with effect fromMonday 10 April 2006. Nigel Atkinson was managing director of George Gale & Co. Ltd. from November1991 until 31 March 2006, when this role ended. During his tenure Gales hasgrown, prospered and increased its profits sevenfold. In addition, under Nigel'sleadership, the company has won numerous industry and regional accolades andawards. George Gale & Co. Ltd. was acquired by Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C. inDecember 2005. In addition to his role as a non-executive director of Fuller, Smith & TurnerP.L.C, Nigel Atkinson will undertake a consultancy role to the Company for threeyears until March 2009 to advise on the Gales business, the future plans for theformer Horndean brewery site and to represent the company in the Hampshire area. Commenting on this appointment, Chairman Anthony Fuller said: "I am delighted towelcome Nigel onto the Board of Fuller's. We have nothing but admiration for theway in which he has managed the Gales business over the last 15 years. Webelieve he will be instrumental in ensuring our continued success and we willbenefit from his experience, knowledge and advice as we take the Fuller'sbusiness forward." There is no information required to be disclosed in relation to Listing Rule9.6.13 R. ENDS For further information, please contact:Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.CPress Office 020 8996 2175 / 2198 / 2048Paul Clarke, Finance Director 020 8996 2175 Merlin 020 7653 6620Paul Downes 07900 244 888Vanessa Maydon 07802 961 902Rebecca Penney 07795 108 178 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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