Goals Soccer Centres announces Mark Jones to the Board of Directors as incoming CEO

– UK, East Kilbride – Goals Soccer Centres plc (AIM:GOAL), the market leader in outdoor small-sided soccer centres with 47 sites, including one in California, USA, announces the appointment of Mark Vincent Jones (aged 55) as Chief Executive Officer. He will join the Board and the business on 1 July 2016.

Mark is a highly experienced and exceptional operator of nationwide leisure businesses and joins from the Rank Group plc, where he was Managing Director of Grosvenor Casinos, the largest casino business by locations and revenue in the UK, in addition to sitting on the company’s Executive Committee. Prior to this, he held numerous senior roles within the leisure industry, including being the Managing Director of Mecca Bingo, Chairman and CEO of Premium Bars and Restaurants, CEO of Yates Group and various roles within Whitbread PLC.

Nick Basing, Chairman, commented: “I am delighted Mark is joining to lead the Company through its next phase of development. Mark has an exceptional and experienced track record of managing leisure brands and growing businesses. Mark’s appointment further strengthens the calibre of the Board, following the other appointments announced recently.”

Mark Jones said: “I am delighted to be joining Goals. Whilst the Company has experienced its recent issues, it remains an excellent business with significant potential both here in the UK and in the US. I look forward to working with the Goals team and driving the business forward”.

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