3rd Jul 2007 10:30
IFG Group PLC03 July 2007 IFG GROUP PLC NEW IRISH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER APPOINTED TO IFG'S IRISH BUSINESS Dublin, Ireland. July 3rd, 2007. IFG Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Owens as ChiefExecutive Officer of IFG Ireland. Gary will lead the company in all aspects ofits Irish business and replaces Mark Bourke, who was appointed CEO of IFG Groupin May 2006. This is a significant win for the Group, with Gary also taking up aposition on the Group's main board. Over the last 30 years, Gary has fulfilled many senior roles in both the Lifeand General Insurance industries. He has considerable experience in successfullyleading companies through business transformation and of mergers andacquisitions. Gary has an excellent track record in building new andmulti-distribution capabilities, experience which will be invaluable as IFG seekto grow their strength in the Irish market. Commenting on the announcement, Mark Bourke, CEO of the IFG Group, "I amdelighted to appoint such a strong candidate to this pivotal position. Over thelast few years, IFG's Ireland Division has strengthened its position as aleading financial services distributor and advisor, enhancing its in houseadvisory business and mortgage broking network which now facilitates over 150independent brokers. Gary brings an excellent reputation and wealth ofexperience in the financial services arena. His appointment is a cleardemonstration of IFG's commitment to developing and expanding the Irishoperations." Gary will take up his appointment effective from September 1st, 2007 and will atthat time be co-opted to the plc Board. IFG is a diversified advisory and administrative financial services operationwith three businesses of scale in Ireland, the UK and International, based inthe Isle of Man. For further information contact: Peter MitchellBUSINESS TALK+ 353 1 2945494+ 353 87 [email protected] 3 July, 2007 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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