Directorate Change

RNS Number : 1849J

3i Group PLC

07 September 2016

 

3i Group plc: non-executive Director change

Stephen Daintith

3i Group plc announces the appointment of Stephen Daintith as a non-executive Director with effect from 1 October 2016.

Stephen Daintith has been Finance Director of Daily Mail and General Trust plc ("DMGT") since January 2011. Prior to joining DMGT he was Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Dow Jones and prior to that Chief Financial Officer of News International.  He originally qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Price Waterhouse (now part of PwC).  He is also a non-executive director at Zoopla Property Group plc.

Simon Thompson, 3i Chairman, said: "We are very pleased to announce Stephen's appointment to 3i's Board. He brings directly relevant financial and operating experience across a range of consumer, digital and other international businesses."

Stephen Daintith commented: "I am excited to be joining the Board of 3i as the firm continues to focus on successfully executing its strategic plan and generating shareholder value.  3i has a strong management team and is well placed to take advantage of a considerable market opportunity."

There are no further matters to be disclosed in accordance with paragraph 9.6.13R of the UKLA's Listing Rules.

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For further information, contact:

Toby Bates                                                                              020 7975 3032

Communications Director

Silvia Santoro                                                                          020 7975 3258

Investor Relations Director

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About 3i

3i is an investment company with three complementary businesses, Private Equity, Infrastructure and Debt Management, specialising in core investment markets in northern Europe and North America. For further information, please visit: www.3i.com

 

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