17th Jul 2014 07:00
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.
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For further information:
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Dean Webster, Chief Executive Officer | |
Patrick Sinclair, Chief Financial Officer | |
Sophie Hull, Head, Corporate Communications | |
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Tom Griffiths | |
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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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