– UK, London – Informa plc (LON: INF) today announced the appointment of three independent Non-Executive Directors for a term, with effect from 1st January 2014.
- Gareth Bullock was previously Group Executive Director of Standard Chartered plc with responsibility for EMEA, Americas and Risk. He is currently a Non-Executive Director at Tesco PLC, Spirax Sarco Engineering plc, AIM-listed Global Market Group Ltd and is a Trustee of the British Council.
- Geoffrey Cooper is currently Chief Executive of Travis Perkins plc, the leading builders’ merchanting and home improvement group. He previously held senior executive positions at Alliance UniChem plc, UniChem plc and Gateway (Somerfield plc). He is currently Non-Executive Chairman at Dunelm Group plc.
- Helen Owers was previously President, Global Businesses at Thomson Reuters and more recently Chief Development Officer, with a remit to expand the Group’s emerging markets presence. Prior to Thomson Reuters, Helen worked in management consulting and publishing. She currently holds Non-Executive Director positions at PZ Cussons plc, Wragge & Co and The Eden Project.
“We are delighted to appoint three highly experienced executives to join the Board as Non-Executive Directors. These appointments serve to fill the void left by Stephen Carter’s appointment as Chief Executive and to replace Pam Kirby who stands down in May, as well as to further broaden the knowledge and experience across the board and leave us well placed to ensure smooth future succession. Our new Non-Executive Directors bring with them a wealth of experience and expertise across numerous sectors and geographies. They add considerable value to the independent scrutiny of our business and I am certain they will make an important contribution in the years to come.” said Derek Mapp, Chairman.
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