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Directorate Change

17th Jul 2014 07:00

RNS Number : 5521M
Sweett Group PLC
17 July 2014
 



17 July 2014

 

Sweett Group plc ("Sweett Group" or "the Group")

 

Directorate changes

 

John Dodds to be appointed Non-Executive Chairman and Alan Lovell Senior Independent Director

 

 

Sweett Group (AIM: CSG.L), the global provider of professional services for the construction and management of building and infrastructure projects, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Dodds as Non-Executive Chairman with effect from the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting which is due to be held on 29 August 2014 ("AGM"). John will join the Board of Sweett on 21 July 2014 as a Non-Executive Director and will replace Michael Henderson who after 16 years on the Board, including the last 4 years as Chairman, is retiring at the conclusion of the AGM as previously disclosed.

 

John Dodds is currently Non-Executive Chairman of Severfield plc and a Non-Executive Director of Newbury Racecourse plc and Lagan Group Construction Holdings Limited. Prior to this, John served for 40 years at Kier Group plc where he was responsible for Major Projects, Mining and International Contracting before serving as the Chief Executive Officer from 2003 until his retirement in 2010.

 

Sweett Group is also pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Lovell as Senior Independent Director with effect from the conclusion of the AGM. Alan will also join the Board on 21 July 2014 as a Non-Executive Director and will replace Nicholas Woollacott as Senior Independent Director who, after 7 years' service on the Board, is retiring at the conclusion of the AGM.

 

Alan Lovell is Chairman of Tamar Energy Limited, and a Non-Executive Director at Progressive Energy Limited and TidalStream Limited. Alan was previously Chief Executive of Infinis Limited, Jarvis plc, Dunlop Slazenger Group plc and Costain plc. He is also on the Council of Lloyd's, a specialist adviser to PwC and a Trustee of the Mary Rose and Winchester Cathedral.

 

Commenting on the appointments, Dean Webster, CEO of Sweett Group said:

"I am very pleased that John has agreed to join Sweett Group as Chairman. He is an industry heavyweight with broad experience and is highly respected by both the construction sector and the investment community. I very much look forward to working with him and benefitting from his experience. I welcome Alan too, whose expertise will add another dimension to what is a very strong Board.

 

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank both Mike and Nick for their support and guidance over the many years they have been involved with Sweett Group and particularly the last six years which has seen the Group become far more diverse both geographically and from a sector perspective. I speak for everyone at Sweett Group in wishing them both well for the future."

 

John Dodds, Non-Executive Chairman Designate of Sweett Group said:

"I am delighted to be joining Sweett Group at this time and much look forward to working with the Executive team to maximise opportunities that exist in a strengthening home market, whilst continuing to leverage the very significant benefits of the global network. We will be building on a strong platform."

 

See appendix for further information in accordance with Rule 17, Schedule Two (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.

 

 

- ENDS -

 

 

For further information:

 

Sweett Group plc

+44 (0)20 7061 9000

Dean Webster, Chief Executive Officer

Patrick Sinclair, Chief Financial Officer

Sophie Hull, Head, Corporate Communications

 

 

Westhouse Securities Limited

+44 (0)20 7601 6100

Tom Griffiths

 

 

Camarco

+44 (0)20 3757 4980

Billy Clegg

Georgia Mann

 

 

 

Appendix - Rule 17 and Schedule Two (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies

 

 

John Dodds

 

Current Directorships/Partnerships

 

Lagan Construction Group Holdings Limited

Newbury Racecourse Plc

Severfield Plc

 

Past Directorships/Partnerships

 

Kier Group Plc

Kier Limited

Kier National Limited

Kier Project Investment Limited

Kier Services Limited

Kier Construction Limited

Kier Living Limited

Kier Property Limited

UK Contractors Group Limited

 

Save for the information above, there are no further disclosures to be made in accordance with Rule 17, Schedule Two (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies in respect of the appointment of John Dodds, 68.

 

 

Alan Lovell

 

Current Directorships/Partnerships

 

ALM Limited

Hampshire Cultural Trust

Mary Rose Trust (The)

Palace House International (Two) LLP

Palace House International Limited

Progressive Energy Limited

Sports Fund CIC

Tamar Energy Limited

The Blue Lamp Trust

The Tennis & Rackets Association Limited

TidalStream Limited

University of Winchester

 

Past Directorships/Partnerships

 

Alpha Insurance Analysts Limited.

Ennate Limited

Infinis Capital Limited

Infinis PLC

Ingenious Solar UK VCT 2 Limited

Low Carbon General Partner Limited

Low Carbon Group Limited

Low Carbon Solar Partners Limited

Low Carbon Solar Ventures LLP

Scottish Biofuel Limited

Scottish Biopower Limited

Sports Hub Limited

 

Alan Lovell was a director of Conder UK Limited, which went into receivership and receivers were appointed in September 1992. Mr. Lovell was also a director of Sports Hub Limited, which also went into receivership and receivers were appointed in July 2012. Save for the information above, there are no further disclosures to be made in accordance with Rule 17, Schedule Two (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies in respect of the appointment of Alan Charles Lovell, 60.

 

 

About Sweett Group

 

Sweett Group is a global provider of professional services for the construction and management of building and infrastructure projects.

 

We have an integrated network of 58 offices in 18 countries across five continents offering cost consulting and project management. Our service supports clients through every stage of the project life cycle based upon our international expertise and local knowledge. Our strength is our people's world-class talent and expertise through which, we have time and again delivered exceptional results. The strategy builds on these key strengths.

 

A modern, progressive company, Sweett Group sets itself apart through people, culture and aptitude to change. By collaborative practices and innovative thinking - supported at all levels - our clients receive an offering that is constantly evolving and improving in response to project needs.

 

www.sweettgroup.com

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