Appointment of Non-Executive Director

RNS Number : 8475F

Workspace Group PLC

30 May 2013

 



WORKSPACE GROUP PLC

APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Board of Workspace Group PLC ("Workspace" or the "Company"), London's leading provider of space to new and growing companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Damon Russell as Non-Executive Director of the Company.  His appointment will become effective as of 29 May 2013.

Damon is currently Chairman of New Telecom Express Group, an interactive media service provider, and has more than 20 years' experience in the industry.  He co-founded the company in 1989 and has been responsible for key client relationships and the business' sales strategy since its inception. Telecom Express was sold to AMV BBDO, part of the Omnicom Group, in 1998. In 2004 Damon led a successful management buyout. He also holds advisory roles for a number of smaller companies in the digital media sector.  

There is no further information which falls to be disclosed under the Listing Rule 9.6.13.

Daniel Kitchen, Chairman of Workspace, commented:

 "We are delighted that Damon will be joining the Workspace Board.   He brings a wealth of experience within telecommunications, internet, mobile, digital and media sectors, adding to our existing expertise in areas which are an increasingly central part of many of our customers' businesses.  This appointment will strengthen the Board and aid the company's continued development."

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For further information contact:

Workspace Group PLC Daniel Kitchen, Chairman Carmelina Carfora, Company Secretary	020 7138 3300
Pelham Bell Pottinger Victoria Geoghegan Nick Lambert	0207 861 3925

About Workspace Group PLC

·       Workspace is a FTSE250 company and has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1993

·       It has a strong 25 year track record in providing tailored business premises to growing companies in London

·       It owns and manages over 100 properties in London providing 5.4 million square feet of space and is home to c. 4,000 businesses employing over 30,000 people

·       For more information on Workspace, please visit: www.workspacegroupplc.co.uk

 

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