Directorate Change

RNS Number : 7031W

Games Workshop Group PLC

11 November 2014

 



GAMES WORKSHOP GROUP PLC

("Games Workshop" or the "Company")

APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

11 November 2014

The Board of Games Workshop is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Rountree as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 January 2015.

Tom Kirby, Chairman and Acting Chief Executive Officer, will take up the position of Non-Executive Chairman with effect from that date.

Kevin, 45, joined Games Workshop in 1998. He is currently Chief Operating Officer of the Company.

Commenting on the appointment, Tom Kirby said: "The Board undertook a thorough process in selecting our new CEO, receiving a significant number of applications for the position, both internal and external. Kevin was the outstanding candidate.

The board congratulates Kevin on his appointment and wishes him every success in his new role."

For further information, please contact:

Games Workshop Group PLC		0115 900 4003
Tom Kirby, chairman and acting CEO
Kevin Rountree, COO
Investor relations website	http://investor.games-workshop.com
General website	www.games-workshop.com

 

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