Just Group PLC Directorate Change (4318C)
October 01 2018 - 2:00AM
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RNS Number : 4318C
Just Group PLC
01 October 2018
Just Group plc: Directorate change - Chief Financial Officer
London, UK, 1 October 2018: Just Group plc (LSE: Just), a
specialist financial services group focussing on attractive
segments of the UK retirement income market announces that after 12
years as Group Chief Financial Officer at Just, Simon Thomas is to
step down as an Executive Director of the Company. The effective
date of his departure will be 31 October 2018. Mr Thomas is leaving
with the mutual consent of the Group.
David Richardson who is currently Group Deputy Chief Executive
Officer and Managing Director of UK Corporate Business of Just
Group plc will, in addition to his current responsibilities, be
appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr Richardson was
previously Chief Financial Officer of Partnership Assurance Group
plc from February 2013 until April 2016. Mr Thomas will ensure the
completion of a smooth handover to Mr Richardson.
The search for a successor for Mr Thomas is now underway, and a
further announcement will be made in due course.
Chris Gibson-Smith, Chairman of Just Group said:
"On behalf of the Board I would like to take this opportunity to
thank Simon for his leadership and significant contributions during
his time at Just, including his key role in helping the business
through the process of responding to CP13/18. We wish Simon the
very best for the future.
I would also like to thank David for taking on the role as
Interim Chief Financial Officer. We are very fortunate to have
someone with his experience and deep understanding of Just Group
who can step into the role and ensure the business remains in
capable hands during the interim period."
Rodney Cook, Chief Executive of Just said:
"I would like to add my personal thanks to Simon for the great
support he has given me and the valuable contribution he has made
to the business over the past 12 years, while we have worked
together to build the company. I wish him and his family all the
very best for the future."
Simon Thomas, commented:
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Just. It has been a
privilege to serve on the Just Board over the past 12 years."
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes
of Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 ("MAR"). Upon
publication of this announcement, the inside information is now
considered to be in the public domain for the purposes of MAR.
For further information, please contact:
Enquiries
Investors / Analysts Media
James Pearce, Director of Group Stephen Lowe, Group Communications
Finance Director
Telephone: +44 (0) 7715 085 099 Telephone: +44 (0) 1737 827 301
james.pearce@wearejust.co.uk press.office@wearejust.co.uk
Alistair Smith, Investor Relations Temple Bar Advisory
Manager Alex Child-Villiers
Telephone: +44 (0) 1737 232 792 William Barker
alistair.smith@wearejust.co.uk Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7002 1080
JUST GROUP PLC
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