23rd Nov 2006 15:30
GSH Group PLC23 November 2006 Board Change: GSH Group plc GSH Group plc ("GSH") announces that Ian Scarr-Hall has taken the decision to step down from his role as Non-Executive Group President. This will take effect on 30 November 2006. Ian is the grandson of the Group's founder. He joined GSH in 1954 becoming Chairman and Managing Director in 1982. In June 2004, prior to the flotation, Ian became Non-Executive Group President. Speaking of his decision, Ian said: "It is now over 50 years since I started working at GSH. I have seen the business grow from a small local firm to where we are today; an AIM listed international Group employing over 1,500 people. It is now time for me to retire from the Board and I wish them every success for the future." On behalf of the GSH Board, Group Chairman, Bob Gilbert said: "Ian's wise counsel has been extremely helpful to me in my first two years as chairman. I know the whole Board will join with me in wishing him well in the future." -Ends- For further information please contact: GSH Group plc Tel: 01782 200455David Simons, Chief Financial Officer Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial Tel: 020 7861 3232Sarah Hilyer KBC Peel Hunt Tel: 020 7418 8912Julian Blunt This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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