11th Mar 2013 15:09
11 March 2013
Ashley House plc
(the "Company")
Directorate Changes
Ashley House plc, the health and community care property partner is pleased to announce the following new appointment to the Board:
Executive Director
Richard Darch (age 51) has been appointed Executive Director with effect from today. Richard is a health economist by training and has run health and social care consultancy and infrastructure businesses both as a principal and for major organisations. Richard has an outstanding track record in the Company's sector having won and delivered many high profile projects and his appointment significantly enhances Ashley House's ability to deliver its strategy of growth in both NHS and social care markets.
Board review
With the success of Ashley House's strategy to generate new business from non PCT sectors now being seen in the Company's pipeline of work, the Board is undertaking a review of its structure and membership. This is likely to result in a smaller Board and the review is expected to be complete by the Company's year end of 30 April.
Sir William Wells, Chairman of Ashley House commented: "We are delighted to announce
Richard's appointment as he brings highly relevant experience and skills to our management team. This is an important first step as we look to ensure the Board's composition and structure best suits Ashley House's growth strategy."
Notes
A list of Richard's current and previous directorships is set out below:
Healthcare Partnering Ltd: October 2007 to Present (Non-Executive)
Infracare Developments Ltd: August 2012 to Present (Dormant)Beaufort Advisory Ltd: September 2007 to Present (Dormant)Partnerships for Life Ltd: June 2009 to Present (Dormant)Meret Healthcare Ltd: July 2007 to Present (Dormant)
Infracare Bristol Ltd: Resigned April 2008Infracare Oxford Ltd: Resigned April 2008Infracare Dudley Ltd: Resigned April 2008
There are no other matters which are required to be announced pursuant to paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 to the AIM Rules.
Enquiries:
Ashley House plc 01628 600 340
Jonathan Holmes, Chief Executive
Antony Walters, Finance Director
Citigate Dewe Rogerson 0207 282 2945
Ginny Pulbrook, Executive Director
Jos Bieneman, Manager
WH Ireland Ltd. 0207 220 1666
(Nominated Adviser and broker to Ashley House plc)
Adrian Hadden
Nick Field
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