Directorate Change

RNS Number : 5606D

Swallowfield PLC

03 December 2009

 



Swallowfield Plc

Directorate Change

Swallowfield plc announces that Peter Houston, Group Finance Director, will be leaving the Group as from 31 December 2009 in order to pursue other interests.

Ian Mackinnon, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

 "We would like to thank Peter for his contribution over the last few years in helping to turn around the business. He leaves the business in a strong position to capitalise on future growth opportunities and we wish him well."

Swallowfield plc is also pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Warren as Group Finance Director with effect from 1 January 2010.

Mark was Managing Director Operations for Actavis UK Ltd for 4 years and as Finance Director for 3 years. Prior to this Mark worked for Interbrew UK Ltd for 7 years latterly as Corporate Controller. 

Ian Mackinnon, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"We are delighted that Mark will be joining the Swallowfield Board for the next stage of the company's development and growth. He brings extensive financial, commercial and operational management experience from across a range of customer oriented businesses operating in global markets."

The following information is disclosed in relation to Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules:

Mark William Warren (aged 47) is currently a director of Velocourt Limited. He has been a director of the following companies during the last 5 years:

Actavis Holdings UK 11 Ltd

Actavis UK Ltd

Alpharma (U.K.) Ltd

Alpharma Laboratories Ltd

Arthur H Cox & Co Ltd

Cox Investments Ltd

No further information is required to be disclosed pursuant to Schedule Two paragraph (g ).

For further information:

Swallowfield Plc.
Ian Mackinnon,	Chief Executive Officer	01823 662 241
Barrie Newton,	Smith & Williamson Corporate Finance	0117 376 2213
Martyn Fraser/Nick Reeve,	Smith & Williamson Corporate Finance	0117 376 2213
Alan Bulmer,	Performance Communications	0117 907 6514
Chris Lawrence,	JBP Public Relations	0117 907 3400

Notes to Editors:

Swallowfield plc is a market leader in the development, formulation and supply of cosmetics, toiletries and related household products to the own label and branded sectors.  We pride ourselves on being a customer orientated, innovative, flexible and responsive company and combine high quality, competitive products with strong customer service - developing close partnerships with our customers and an in depth knowledge of their requirements.

 

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