Clarkson PLC Chairman retirement and appointment of successor (7179A)
25 Marzo 2013 - 8:01AM
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Clarkson PLC
25 March 2013
25 March 2013
CLARKSON PLC
CHAIRMAN RETIREMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESOR
Clarkson PLC ("Clarksons") the world's leading shipping services
group, announces that Philip Green will join the Board and be
appointed as Senior Independent Director on 1 April 2013.
In addition, Bob Benton will retire as Chairman of the Board on
1 August 2013 as he nears completion of his 9 year tenure on the
Board of Clarkson PLC with the last 5 years as Chairman. Philip
Green will succeed Bob as Chairman from that date.
Philip brings a wealth of experience to Clarksons having served
as Chief Executive of United Utilities Group PLC, Chief Executive
of Royal P&O Nedloyd NV, COO at Reuters Group PLC and COO at
DHL for Europe and Africa. Philip is also a Non Executive director
at Carillion PLC and Non Executive Chairman of BakerCorp.
Bob Benton, Chairman, said: "I have thoroughly enjoyed my years
on the Board of Clarksons. It is with great pride that I have the
privilege of welcoming Philip to the Board. His wealth of
experience, in a number of closely aligned businesses, will be
invaluable to Clarksons."
Andi Case, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "Bob became
chairman in 2008 shortly after I was appointed chief executive, and
I would like to thank him both personally and on behalf of everyone
at Clarksons, for his careful stewardship, support and advice.
"We are delighted that Philip will be joining the Board. His
considerable expertise and experience will be a valuable asset for
Clarksons as we continue to build upon our market leading
position."
No further information falls to be disclosed under LR 9.6.13R of
the Listing Rules.
For further information and/or enquiries:
Katie Matthews Tel: +44(0) 7796 4133
Hudson Sandler
For further information on Clarkson PLC, please visit the
company's website at www.clarksons.com
This information is provided by RNS
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