Appointment release
02 October 2009 - 4:00PM
UK Regulatory
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Alexon Group PLC
02 October 2009
Appointment of John Boyle as Group Finance Director and Company Secretary
Alexon Group ("Alexon" or "the Company") today announces the appointment of John
Boyle, Head of Finance and Connect at Selfridges, as Group Finance Director and
Company Secretary with immediate effect. Robin Piggott will retire from the
Board to pursue other opportunities after an appropriate handover.
John Boyle spent over ten years working for Selfridges most recently as Head of
Finance and Connect, Selfridges' internal service centre which he set up, with
eight direct reports and 120 staff. Five of these ten years were whilst
Selfridges was listed on the London Stock Exchange. Before joining Selfridges he
worked at Halfords for over six years having started his career as a chartered
accountant at KPMG and Clement Keys and Co.
Jane McNally, Chief Executive Officer of Alexon Group, commented:
"We are delighted to welcome John to the Board of Alexon. His impressive track
record at Selfridges; knowledge of the department store sector; and ability to
put in place strong processes and systems will be of great benefit to Alexon. We
have a strong team in place to ensure that we deliver our turnaround strategy.
On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Robin very much for his massive
contribution to Alexon since he joined the business over 20 years ago, the last
14 of which he spent as Group Finance Director. We wish him the very best of
luck in the future."
John Boyle, added:
"I am thrilled to be joining Alexon at such an interesting time in its
turnaround. I have great belief in Jane McNally and the strong team and feel
that I will add significant value. There is a clear plan in place and I look
forward to working to ensure that the Group delivers shareholder value over the
coming months and years."
There is no further information to be disclosed in accordance with Listing Rule
9.6.13 with regard to his appointment.
Enquiries:
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| Alexon Group plc | 01582 723131 |
| Jane McNally, Chief Executive Officer | |
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| Brunswick Group LLP | 020 7404 5959 |
| Simon Sporborg / Zoe Bird | |
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