Northgate PLC Directorate Change (7667I)
August 12 2019 - 10:30AM
UK Regulatory
TIDMNTG
RNS Number : 7667I
Northgate PLC
12 August 2019
12 August 2019
NORTHGATE PLC
Directorate Change
Northgate plc ("Northgate" or the "Group"), the leading
specialist in light commercial vehicle hire in the UK, Spain and
Ireland, today announces the appointment of Avril Palmer-Baunack as
Non-Executive Chairman with immediate effect.
Avril has more than 25 years' experience in leading businesses
in the automotive industry in a number of senior Executive and
Non-Executive roles.
Avril is currently Executive Chairman of BCA Marketplace, and
Non-Executive Chairman of Safe Harbour Holdings plc. She has
previously held roles as Non-Executive Chairman of Redde plc,
Executive Chairman of Stobart Group, Chief Executive Officer of
Autologic Holdings plc and of Universal Salvage plc.
Bill Spencer, Senior Independent Director of Northgate,
commented, "Having completed a thorough search to find a
high-quality Chairman for the business, I would like to welcome
Avril to the Board of Northgate. She brings a wide range of
industry experience and a demonstrable track record in delivering
shareholder value."
Avril Palmer-Baunack, Non-Executive Chairman of Northgate,
commented, "I look forward to working closely with Northgate's
Board and wider executive management team and to contributing to
the business and its growth strategy."
Kevin Bradshaw, Chief Executive of Northgate, commented, "I am
delighted to welcome Avril to the Board, and I look forward to
working closely with her as she joins the Northgate team. Avril's
skills and experience will be invaluable as we continue to evolve
the Group's strategy. I would like to thank Bill for his support as
interim Chairman during these past few months."
ENDS
For further information please contact:
MHP Communications +44 (0)203 128 8789
Andrew Jaques northgate@mhpc.com
Simon Hockridge
Ollie Hoare
Contacts for Avril Palmer-Baunack
Buchanan Communications +44 (0) 207 466 5000
David Rydell
Jamie Hooper
Notes
Avril Palmer-Baunack's other appointments:
Avril Palmer-Baunack is currently Executive Chairman of BCA
Marketplace, Europe's leading automotive marketplace and solutions
provider, a position she has held since July 2014.
Since February 2018 Avril Palmer-Baunack has also held the
position of Non-Executive Chairman of Safe Harbour Holdings plc,
the FTSE AIM listed investment vehicle for assets in B2B
distribution and services.
There is no other information relating to Avril Palmer-Baunack
that is required to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13R of the
UK Listing Authority.
About Northgate
Northgate plc is the leading light commercial hire business in
the UK, Spain and Ireland by fleet size and has been operating in
the sector since 1981.
Northgate's core business is the hire of light commercial
vehicles to businesses on a flexible or minimum-term basis, giving
customers the ability to manage their fleet requirements in a way
which can adapt best to changing business needs.
Further information regarding Northgate plc can be found on the
Company's website:
www.northgateplc.com
This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the
London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct
Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United
Kingdom. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution
of this information may apply. For further information, please
contact rns@lseg.com or visit www.rns.com.
END
BOAUUUSRKRAWAAR
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
August 12, 2019 10:30 ET (14:30 GMT)
Redde Northgate (LSE:REDD)
Historical Stock Chart
From Apr 2024 to May 2024
Redde Northgate (LSE:REDD)
Historical Stock Chart
From May 2023 to May 2024