6th Oct 2006 08:30
Capita Group PLC06 October 2006 THE CAPITA GROUP PLC Appointment of Non Executive Director The Capita Group Plc ("Capita") announces the appointment of Bill Grimsey as aNon Executive Director, with effect from 9 October 2006. Bill has held a number of high profile directorships and senior managementpositions across the retail sector over the past 20 years. From 2001 to 2005,Bill was Chief Executive of The Big Food Group. He was appointed to restructureand refocus the Group following the acquisition of Booker in 2000. Previously, from November 1996 to 2000, he was Chief Executive of Wickes Plc.Following two years in senior management positions at Wickes' UK and SouthAfrican operations, Bill was appointed Chief Executive and was responsible forthe business strategy that facilitated the turnaround of the company. Since leaving The Big Food Group, Bill has been working with private equityorganisations to secure investment in a range of projects. Paul Pindar, Chief Executive of The Capita Group Plc, commented, "Bill's appointment represents a significant addition to our Board. We aredelighted that he is joining at a time when we are experiencing strong growthacross both the private and public sectors. His contribution to the continuedsuccess of Capita will be invaluable." -Ends- For further information please contact: The Capita Group Plc Paul Pindar, Chief Executive Tel: 020 7799 1525 The Capita Group Press Office Tel: 0870 2400 488 Notes to Editors: The Company has no further information to be disclosed under paragraph 9.6.13 ofthe UK Listing Authority Listing Rules The Capita Group Plc is the UK's leading provider of integrated professionalsupport service solutions. The Group's service capabilities encompass customerservices, financial services, human resource services, software services,systems and strategic support and property services delivered to both publicsector and private organisations. With over 26,000 employees at more than 250offices across the UK and Ireland, Capita is quoted on the London Stock Exchange(CPI.L), and is a constituent of the FTSE100 with revenues for 2005 of £1,436million. Further information on The Capita Group Plc can be found at: www.capita.co.uk This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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