6th May 2008 07:02
Speedy Hire PLC06 May 2008 6 May 2008 Speedy Hire Plc ("Speedy Hire") Appointment of Non-Executive Director Speedy Hire announces the appointment as a non-executive director of MichaelAverill with effect from 1 May 2008. Michael has over 30 years of managerial and executive experience and untilSeptember last year was Chief Executive of Shanks Group plc, one of Europe'slargest waste management companies. After graduating from Imperial College,London, he joined The Plessey Company plc in 1975 where he held variousmanagerial roles, before joining Herga Electric Ltd as Marketing Director in1987. He joined Rechem Environmental Services plc in 1989 which was acquired byShanks Group plc in 1991. He was appointed Group Chief Executive in 1994. Michael is currently non executive director of Care UK plc and TDG plc. Save forthese appointments there is no other information which requires disclosure underthe Listing Rules (LR 9.6.13) concerning his appointment. Commenting, David Wallis, Chairman of Speedy Hire said: "On behalf of the Company I am delighted to welcome Michael Averill to theBoard. Michael brings with him a new range of skills and experience which willbe invaluable and we look forward to his contribution." For further information: Speedy Hire Plc Hudson SandlerDavid Wallis, Chairman Wendy BakerSteve Corcoran, Chief Executive Kate HoughTel: 01942 720 000 Tel: 020 7796 4133 Website: www.speedyhire.plc.uk Notes to Editors: Speedy Hire is the UK's No.1 provider of tools and equipment for hire. TheCompany operates from over 500 depots throughout the UK. The Group alsooperates in the Republic of Ireland. The Group's activities are the provision for hire of small tools, portableaccommodation, compressed air, pumps, lifting, material handling, survey andmeasurement instrumentation and power generation equipment. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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