Appointment of Non-Executive Chair

RNS Number : 7703Q

Driver Group plc

23 February 2023

 

23 February 2023

DRIVER GROUP PLC

("Driver" or "the Group")  

Appointment of Non-Executive Chair

Driver Group PLC (AIM: DRV), the leading global professional services consultancy to the construction and engineering industries, providing multi-disciplinary consultancy services including expert witness, claims and dispute resolution services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shaun Smith as its new Non-Executive Chair. Shaun will take up his role on 23^rd March 2023, following the retirement of Driver's current Chair, Steven Norris after 8 years in the role, at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting.

Shaun has a wealth of plc experience and is currently a Non-Executive Director of Epwin Group Plc and INSPECS Group Plc. He was Chief Financial Officer at Norcros plc until 2021 and, prior to that, was Group Finance Director at Aga Rangemaster Group plc (formerly Glynwed International Plc) from 2001 until its takeover in 2015. He has also served as a Non-Executive Director of AirPartner Plc.

Shaun Smith said: "I have followed the fortunes of Driver Group for some time, a globally successful leader in the provision of high value expert witness, claims and dispute resolution services to clients around the world. I am delighted to join the business at this important moment for Driver Group, building on its track record and working with the Board and Senior Management team to take forward its strategy, strengthen its competitive positioning and deliver enhanced shareholder value."

Mark Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer, said: "Shaun will bring to Driver valuable Board experience as a former finance director of two quoted businesses, both with  considerable international presence. We are delighted to welcome Shaun on board.

On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Steve for his valuable contribution to Driver Group where he has made a significant contribution during his 8 year tenure. I wish him well for the future."

The following disclosures are required regarding Shaun Michael Thomas Smith's (aged 62) appointment pursuant to Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies ("AIM Rules"):

Current directorships:

Previous directorships/partnerships in the last 5 years:

· Inspecs Group PLC · Epwin Group PLC

· Merlyn Industries UK Ltd · Norcros Industry (International) Limited · Norcros Developments Ltd · Norcros Estates Ltd · Norcros plc · Norcros Group (Holdings) Ltd · Norcros Group (Trustee) Ltd · Norcros SA Pty Ltd · Tile Africa Windhoek Property (Pty) Ltd · Christa (271) Pty Ltd · RAP Plumbing Supplies Pty Ltd · Air Partner Plc · Hatherdown (1991) Limited · Standard Engineering Plastics Limited · 00495630 Limited

Save as set out above, there is no further information to be disclosed in respect of Shaun Smith under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules.

ENDS

Enquiries

Driver Group plc	020 7377 0005
Mark Wheeler (CEO)
Charlotte Parsons (CFO)
Singer Capital Markets (Nomad & Broker)	020 7496 3000
Sandy Fraser
Jen Boorer
Alex Emslie
Acuitas Communications	020 3745 0293 / 07799 767676
Simon Nayyar	[e-mail]
Arthur Dingemans	[e-mail]

 

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