Directorate Change

RNS Number : 9380V

Mission Group PLC (The)

17 December 2021

 

17 December 2021

THE MISSION GROUP plc

("MISSION", "the Group") 

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

The MISSION Group plc  (AIM: TMG), creator of  Work That  Counts   comprising a network of 16 Agencies delivering real, sustainable growth for its Clients, is pleased to announce that is has appointed Dr Eliza Filby as a Non-Executive Director, effective 1 January 2022.

Dr Eliza Filby is a 'Generational Intelligence' expert with a longstanding career in helping businesses understand generational shifts within politics, society and the workplace.   Her experience involves consulting with a large range of companies and organisations including Warner Brothers, HSBC, the Ministry of Defence and the Royal Household.

Dr Filby will replace Non-Executive Director Andrew Nash as Chair of the Company's Remuneration Committee on appointment. Andrew will take over the role Senior Independent Director and will Chair MISSION's Audit and Risk Committee.

James Clifton, Chief Executive of The MISSION Group plc, commented:   "We are very excited to have Dr Filby on board. She has unique specialist expertise on generational differences and trends, which is highly relevant and valuable to much of the work MISSION does for Clients seeking to better understand their consumers. As well as extensive experience advising blue-chip corporates and government bodies, Dr Filby is a regular speaker at major business events such as the Financial Times CEO Forum. A published author, Dr Filby has also led and authored several reports and projects into the future of workplace dynamics and demographic trends."

Dr Eliza Filby added : "I am thrilled to be joining The MISSION Group and working with James and the team. It is a fantastic business and I look forward to supporting it through its future growth journey."

ENQUIRIES: 

James Clifton, Chief Executive Officer Giles Lee, Chief Financial Officer The MISSION Group plc	020 7462 1415
Mark Percy / James Thomas / Fiona Conroy Shore Capital (Nomad and Broker)	020 7408 4090
Kate Hoare / Laura Stewart HOUSTON (Financial PR and Investor Relations)	0204 529 0549

NOTES TO EDITORS

MISSION  is a collective of Creative and MarTech Agencies led by entrepreneurs who encourage an independent spirit. Employing 1,000 people across 27 locations and 3 continents, the Group successfully combines its diverse expertise to produce Work That Counts for our Clients, whatever their ambitions. Creating real standout, sharing real innovation and delivering real business growth for some of the world's biggest brands.  www.themission.co.uk

Regulatory disclosures  (in accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies)

Save for the information set out above and below, there are no further disclosures to be made in accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies in respect of the appointment of Dr Elizabeth Rosana Filby, aged 40.

Dr Filby holds the following current directorships

Eliza Filby Associates Ltd

Filbyproductions Ltd

 

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