Directorate Change

RNS Number : 6778F

Swallowfield PLC

13 October 2008

 



Swallowfield Plc

Creating and Delivering Solutions for our Customers' Success

Announcement of Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Following its announcement on 11 September 2008 of its intention to hire a new non-executive Director, Swallowfield plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Gaynor (54) as an independent non-executive director with effect from today.

Patrick was a corporate law partner at the City law firm Freshfields for 16 years. He has extensive experience providing corporate advice to UK plc boards, investment banks, and private equity firms in the UK, Continental Europe, and Asia. In parallel he has been a director of, and an investor in, a number of companies which have successfully grown their businesses both organically and by acquisition allowing exits to be made at appropriate times in their development. Patrick will join the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination committees.

His Directorships in the last five years are as follows:

Name	Role	Appointed	Further Details
Curran Limited	Non-executive	07/02/1997
Culverton Limited	Non-executive	25/04/2000
Shankhill Limited	Non-executive	16/06/2000
Butcombe Brewing Company Limited	Non-executive	13/03/2003
St Mary's School Ascot	Non-executive	15/03/2007
Barncrest No.239 Limited	Non-executive	09/08/2007
Butcombe Inns Limited	Non-executive	11/09/2007
WBPC Limited	Non-executive	16/03/2007	In Administration (24/08/2007)
George East (Housewares) Limited	Non-executive	24/05/2001	Resigned (10/08/2006)
GEH (EBT) Limited	Non-executive	07/02/2005	Resigned (10/08/2006)

There are no other disclosures required in accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules.

Shena Winning, Non-executive Chairman, commented:

'We are delighted that Patrick will be joining the Swallowfield Board for the next stage of the company's development and growth. With his significant knowledge and experience in corporate advice we believe that he will have a great deal to contribute.'

For further information:

Swallowfield Plc.
Ian Mackinnon	Chief Executive Officer	01823 662 241
Peter Houston	Group Finance Director	01823 662 241
Mike Coe	Blue Oar Securities plc	0117 933 0020
Alan Bulmer	Performance Communications	0117 907 6514
James Harris	JBP Public Relations	0117 907 3400

Notes to Editors:

Swallowfield plc is a market leader in the development, formulation and supply of cosmetics, toiletries and related household products to the own label and branded sectors.  We pride ourselves on being a customer orientated, innovative, flexible and responsive company and combine high quality, competitive products with strong customer service - developing close partnerships with our customers and an in depth knowledge of their requirements.

 

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