Directorate Change

RNS Number : 5770H

EMIS Group PLC

13 July 2012

 



RNS Number:

EMIS Group plc

13 July 2012

Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

EMIS Group plc ("EMIS Group" or "the Group"), the UK's leading supplier of clinical software and related services to GPs and a major software supplier to high street pharmacists, announces the forthcoming retirement of its CFO, Phillip Woodrow.

Phillip will be succeeded by Peter Southby, who will join the Group from ENER-G plc where he is the Group Finance Director.

Peter has nearly 20 years of experience in finance, most recently as Chief Financial Officer of ENER-G plc and, before that, with Augean plc. At Augean, he was part of the executive team that led a number of corporate transactions including fundraising and acquisitions. Peter has built relationships and offered strategic advice across multiple industry sectors with a particular focus on support services.

Peter will join the Group by no later than mid-November 2012 on expiry of his notice period with his current employer, or such earlier date as may be agreed with them, and there will be an appropriate hand over period.

The Group retained external executive recruitment consultants to carry out a search against an exacting brief to identify a short-list of candidates. Peter Southby was identified from the short-list as the preferred candidate and having completed a comprehensive interview and assessment process, was offered the position.

Sean Riddell, Chief Executive Officer said:

"Firstly, I would like to thank Phillip personally for his advice, guidance and support. I know he will be missed by his colleagues in the Group. During Phillip's tenure as Group Finance Director, he has advised the Group as it grew from a private company through management buy-out, successful flotation and continuing growth.

 "We are delighted that Peter is joining EMIS Group. Our objective is to continue to deliver long-term growth to shareholders and Peter's appointment as CFO will maintain financial discipline throughout the Group. In joining our executive team, Peter will bring valuable experience to support us in our strategy to join up healthcare and grow our market share. Today's announcement marks the culmination of a lengthy process to ensure the continued excellent financial leadership of EMIS Group."

Peter Southby's background

Peter Southby has, since 2010, been CFO at ENER-G plc, a privately owned business operating in renewable and efficient energy, and advised the board on strategic direction following an intensive period of corporate development.  Prior to ENER-G, Peter spent four years as CFO at Augean plc an AIM company specialising in hazardous waste management and advised in particular on group reorganisation, strategy and a number of corporate transactions including fundraising and acquisitions.  Before Augean, Peter was Group Financial Controller at White Young Green plc from 2003 to 2006, Finance Manager at Leeds United plc from 2000 to 2002 and started his career with Arthur Andersen in 1993 whilst studying at Oxford University, where he obtained a first class degree. Peter has been an ACA since 1998; he is 38 and lives in West Yorkshire.

In accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules, the following information in relation to the appointment of Peter Southby is disclosed:

Peter holds or has held directorships/partnerships in the five years preceding his appointment at the Company as follows:

Previous directorships

Astec Chemical Waste Services Limited

Atlantic Freeholds Limited

Atlantic Freeholds No 2 Limited

Atlantic Waste Limited

Atlantic Waste Holdings Limited

Atlantic Waste Services Limited

Atlantic Waste (Thornhaugh) Limited

Atlantic Waste (Thornhaugh) No 2 Limited

Augean PLC

Augean North Limited

Augean South Limited

Augean Treatment Limited

Augean Waste Limited

Broomco (3611) Limited

Chemical Recoveries Limited

ENER-G PLC

ENER-G Holdings PLC

ENER-G Power Limited

GCN Limited

Hitech Equipment Limited

RNA Investments Limited

Terramundo Limited

Wastego Limited

Wastego Quarries Limited

Wastego Recycle Limited

Wastego Services Limited

Zero Waste Limited

Zero Waste Holdings Limited

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

Enquiries:

For further information, contact:

EMIS Group plc                                                                                 Tel: [phone]

Sean Riddell, CEO

www.emis-online.com

Numis Securities Limited (Nominated Adviser & Broker)              Tel: [phone]

Michael Meade/Simon Willis/James Black

MHP Communications                                                                       Tel: [phone]

Reg Hoare/James White/Giles Robinson

 

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