Assura PLC Appointment of CEO (8867X)
27 February 2017 - 6:01PM
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Assura PLC
27 February 2017
27 February 2017
Assura plc
Appointment of Jonathan Murphy as Chief Executive Officer
Assura announces that the Board has today appointed Jonathan
Murphy as the Group's new Chief Executive Officer with immediate
effect. Jonathan has been Interim CEO since 3 October 2016 and
Finance Director since 2 January 2013 and therefore brings
unparalleled knowledge and experience to the role.
The Board will now commence a search for a new Finance
Director.
Simon Laffin, Non-Executive Chairman, said:
"During the last few months as Interim CEO, Jonathan Murphy has
proved himself a very capable leader of Assura. The Board believes
that he is the right person to take the Group forward and we are
delighted to confirm him permanently in the role of Chief Executive
Officer."
Jonathan Murphy said:
"Assura continues to trade well with further strong growth, as
shown by our recent trading update. I am very excited to get this
opportunity to lead Assura as it creates value for shareholders and
provides capital to the primary care sector, particularly now as
the NHS needs more services from the sector to improve care for
patients."
There is no information required to be disclosed pursuant to
Listing Rule 9.6.14R
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For more information, please contact:
Assura plc Tel: 01925 420660
Jonathan Murphy
Finsbury Tel: 0207 251 3801
Gordon Simpson
Notes to Editors
Assura plc, a constituent of the FTSE 250 and the EPRA* indices,
is a UK REIT and long-term investor in and developer of primary
care property. The company, headquartered in Warrington, works with
GPs, health professionals and the NHS to create innovative property
solutions in order to facilitate delivery of high quality patient
care in the community. At 30 September 2016, Assura's property
portfolio was valued at GBP1,227 million.
Consistent with the Director's Remuneration Policy approved by
shareholders at the AGM on 19 July 2016, Jonathan will be paid a
base salary of GBP335kpa, a pension allowance of 13.5% and annual
bonus of up to 100% base salary, with a performance share plan of
up to 150% base salary.
Further information is available at www.assuraplc.com
*EPRA is a registered trademark of the European Public Real
Estate Association
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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