Assura PLC Appointment of Interim CEO and director (4489L)
October 03 2016 - 2:00AM
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RNS Number : 4489L
Assura PLC
03 October 2016
Assura plc
Appointment of Jonathan Murphy as Interim CEO and Andrew Darke
as Property Director to the Board
The search process to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer for
Assura is ongoing. While the process continues, Jonathan Murphy,
currently the Finance Director, has been appointed Interim CEO to
lead the business through this time as well as continuing with his
responsibilities as Finance Director. Andrew Darke, Property
Director, has also been appointed to the board, retaining
responsibility for the property operations and developments. Simon
Laffin, who has been Executive Chairman since March, will revert to
his non-executive role.
Simon Laffin commented:
"We are focused on appointing the right person as CEO. I am
delighted that Jonathan Murphy has agreed to take on the role on an
interim basis and that Andrew Darke is joining the board. These
appointments reflect the great work that they have both done over
this transitional period."
Jonathan Murphy said:
"Assura continues to trade well with further strong growth as
shown by today's trading update. I look forward to working with
Andrew Darke on the board to ensure our continued success."
There is no information required to be disclosed pursuant to
Listing Rule 9.6.13R in respect of Andrew Darke.
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For more information, please contact:
Assura plc Tel: 01925 420660
Simon Laffin
Jonathan Murphy
Finsbury Tel: 0207 251 3801
Gordon Simpson
Notes to Editors
On 4 March this year, Assura announced that Simon Laffin was
becoming Executive Chairman to cover the absence of Graham Roberts,
the CEO. This was further updated on 14 June, when it was announced
that Graham was stepping down as CEO, and that Simon would remain
as Executive Chairman whilst a process to appoint a new CEO was in
process. On 4 July, the company announced that Graham had sadly
passed away.
Assura plc, a constituent of the FTSE 250, 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 31 March 2016,
Assura's property portfolio was valued at GBP1,111million.
Further information is available at www.assuraplc.com
This information is provided by RNS
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