CORSIE GROUP PLC
(the "Company")
BOARD CHANGE
Experienced businessman joins Corsie
The Board of Corsie, the AIM listed specialist in the assembly and sale of
products and services to the leisure market, is pleased to announce the
appointment of Mr James ("Jim") Aitken as a Non-Executive Director (and
Chairman designate) to the Board, with immediate effect.
Jim, a former Scotland Rugby Captain and well known for leading his country to
a grand slam victory in 1984 and a 25:25 draw against the All Blacks, is an
experienced and successful businessman, bringing to the Board a strong track
record in business. He owns and operates Alexander Inglis and Son Limited, one
of Scotland's largest grain merchants based at Ormiston near Tranent, and
successfully sold Scotmalt Limited to malt derivative merchant Muntons plc in
2003.
Jim, first capped as a 29 year old against England in 1977, and remembered as
one of Scotland's most successful captains, will replace David Mathewson as
Chairman from the next AGM, in May 2008. David will step down from the Board at
that juncture, given his other commitments. The Board thanks David for his
continued service and commitment.
Jim Aitken commented:
"I am pleased to be appointed to the Board of Corsie; it is a first class
business operating in some interesting sectors with significant potential for
growth. I look forward to contributing to its future growth."
Richard Corsie MBE, CEO, added:
"I am delighted to welcome Jim, both a proven leader and successful businessman
, to the Board. His appointment adds to an already strong Board of Directors
and the Company looks forward to utilising his expertise in business, and
contacts to the full.
Save as disclosed below, there are no further details required to be disclosed
pursuant to schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules.
Mr James Aitken, (age 60)
Listed below are the names of the companies of which Mr Aitken has been a
director or partner at any time in the past five years.
Other Directorships / Partnerships Former Directorships Held Within Last 5
Currently Held Years
Alexander Inglis and Son Limited The Independent Merchants (Scotland) Limited
Kirkliston Ventures Limited Westfellows (Haddington) Limited
Scottish Corn Trade Association The Kirklison Property Company Limited
Limited (The)
Scotmalt Trading Limited Westfellows Limited
Enquiries:
Corsie Group plc Tel: 01620 828940
Richard Corsie MBE, Chief Executive
www.corsiegroup.com
City Financial Associates Limited Tel: 020 7492 4777
James Caithie
Bishopsgate Communications Ltd Tel: 020 7562 3350
Dominic Barretto
Gemma O'Hara
About Corsie Group plc
Corsie is a provider of products to the worldwide leisure market. Its business
operates in the UK and has customers in a number of geographical markets
including Europe, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand. The
business was founded by Richard Corsie in 1997 after he retired from the sport
of bowls and following the buyout of Douglas Kenn Limited and Worth Sports
Limited. Corsie operates from its headquarters in Haddington, near Edinburgh.
The Corsie Group is involved in the assembly and sale of products and services
to the leisure market. The Group consists of three operating divisions: Spa
Division, Surfaces Division and Sports Division. Within each division, the
Group is focused on achieving growth both organically, and through selective
acquisition of companies or businesses in the leisure market.
On 19 September 2006, Corsie announced that it had acquired the business and
assets of Kaloss International Limited, a distributor and wholesaler of health
and beauty products, for a cash consideration of £434,000. Information on
Kaloss can be obtained at: www.kaloss.com .
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