RNS Number : 3892D
Earthport PLC
15 September 2008
15 September 2008
Earthport plc ("Earthport" or "Company)
Appointment of
Non- Executive Director
The Board of Earthport plc announces the appointment of Lance Browne CBE as a
Non-Executive Director with effect from today, 15
September 2008.
Lance Browne is Vice Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited. Standard
Chartered Bank is one of the very few international
banks which has a licence to clear local currencies in China. He began his career in China in
1979 in engineering and finance and has
continued to further his career there ever since. Past appointments in China include Chairman
of the British Chambers in Shanghai and
Beijing, Chief Representative of the 48 Group and Chairman of the Foreign Bankers Association.He is an Honorary Citizen of Shanghai and was
awarded a CBE for his work and accomplishments in China.
Mike Harrison, Executive Chairman of Earthport, commented:
"I have great pleasure in welcoming Lance Browne to the Board. His distinguished career in
China and the Far East, depth of local
knowledge and wide range of contacts will assist the Company to enlarge its presence there and
grasp the exciting opportunities in the
region. He will be a valuable member of the Board."
Lance Browne commented:
"Earthport is an innovative and exciting Company with a great product. I look forward to
working with the Earthport Board."
Matters for disclosure under paragraph 15 of the AIM Rules with respect to the appointment
of Lance Browne as a Non-Executive Director
of Earthport plc:
Full name: Lance Browne
Age: 59
Current Directorships: IMI PLC
Regus PLC
China Goldmines
PLC
China- Britain
Business Council
Directorships held within the last 5 years:
There are no other matters which are required to be announced with regards to this
appointment as outlined under paragraph (f) of
Schedule 2 of the AIM rules.
Earthport plc
Mike Harrison, Executive Chairman +44 (0)20 7220 9700
James Bergman, Chief Executive
Officer
Cenkos Securities plc
Nicholas Wells / Elizabeth Bowman +44 (0)20 7397 8900
Andy Roberts
Financial Dynamics
Jonathon Brill / Alex Beagley / +44 (0)20 7831 3113
Laura Proudlock
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