National Express Group PLC Appointment of new Non-Executive Director (1914L)
April 24 2015 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 1914L
National Express Group PLC
24 April 2015
National Express announces appointment of new Non-Executive
Director
National Express Group PLC ("National Express" or "the Company")
is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Crummack as an
independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from
6 May 2015.
Matthew is Deputy CEO and Chief Integration Officer of Bravofly
Rumbo Group (SWX:BRG), incorporating lastminute.com, the online
travel and leisure retailer. Until lastminute.com's acquisition by
BRG in March 2015, Mr Crummack, in his position as CEO, oversaw an
upgrade of the company's technology platforms, a move to mobile and
improvements in the company's branding. Today it has one of the
highest scores for brand recognition in the travel sector. Mr
Crummack was formerly a Senior Vice President of Lodging at
Expedia, has previously worked for Nestle UK, and spent eight years
at Procter & Gamble in a variety of roles.
Matthew has a BSc in International Business & French from
Aston University, Birmingham.
Matthew will become a member of the Remuneration Committee and
the Safety and Environment Committee upon his appointment to the
Board of National Express.
As announced last year, Sir Andrew Foster, Non-Executive
Director and current Chair of the Remuneration Committee, is due to
step down from the Board on 6 May 2015. Jane Kingston will assume
the role of Chair of the Remuneration Committee.
Sir John Armitt, Chairman of National Express, said: "I am
delighted that Matthew is joining the Board of National Express.
Matthew has worked for some of the world's leading consumer firms
and brings significant knowledge of the digital landscape from
lastminute.com. His experience is directly relevant to National
Express as we place customers at the heart of our strategy and
constantly focus on delivering continuously improving services.
"I would like to extend my thanks to Sir Andrew who has always
been a source of wise advice and counsel. Sir Andrew has made a
significant contribution to the National Express Board since
joining in 2004 and we all wish him the best for the future."
Matthew Crummack, said: "I am excited to become a part of the
National Express story, which has a great brand heritage and a
promising global growth trajectory. I am looking forward to working
with the whole Board team, led by Chairman Sir John Armitt and CEO
Dean Finch".
There is no information required to be disclosed in respect of
Mr Crummack pursuant to LR 9.6.13 (2) to (6) of the Listing
Rules.
Enquiries:
National Express Group PLC
Louise Richardson, Investor Relations Manager 0121 460 8658
Anthony Vigor, Director of Policy and External Affairs 07767 425
822
Maitland
Rebecca Mitchell 07951 057 351
Notes to Editors
Matthew Crummack
Experience summary
2015 - Deputy CEO, Chief Integration Officer, Head of Sales
& Marketing, Bravofly Rumbo Group (SWX:BRG)
2011-2015: CEO, lastminute.com
2006-2011: Expedia, Senior Vice President, Lodging and Vice
President, EMEA, Airline and Tour Operations
2004-2006: Nestle UK, Global Business Development Director
2001-2001: FPP Design Ltd, Business Development Director
1993-2011: Procter & Gamble
National Express Group
National Express Group is a leading transport provider
delivering services in the UK, Continental Europe, North Africa,
North America and the Middle East. Every year more than 845 million
journeys are made on our buses, trains, light rail services and
coaches.
National Express Group PLC is a company registered in England
and Wales, whose registered office is National Express House,
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Digbeth Birmingham, B5 6DD.
Registered No: 2590560.
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