Appointment of Non-Executive Director
The Board of GB Group is very pleased to announce that it has appointed Dick Linford as a non-executive director of the Group with effect from 28 November 2006.
Dick who is aged 54, was until recently Chief Financial Officer at News International, a post which he held for 11 years. Prior to this he was Director of Finance at BSkyB. As part of his responsibilities as the CFO of News International, Dick was also a director of the Wireless Group plc and British Sky Broadcasting Group plc.
Dick is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Boston University.
Commenting on Mr Linford’s appointment, John Walker-Haworth, GB Group's Chairman, said: "I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Dick Linford to the Board. His experience, achievements and knowledge will be extremely beneficial to GB Group. My Board colleagues and I welcome the opportunity to work with Dick and look forward to the contribution that he will make to the achievement of the Group's strategy and objectives."
In accordance with paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules, it is confirmed that there are no additional details to be disclosed in relation to Dick Linford.
November 2006