Claims Direct PLC
6 April 2001
Board Changes
Claims Direct plc ('The Company'), the personal injury
claims specialist, is pleased to confirm the appointment
to the Board of David Gravell as the Company's Operations
Director, as indicated in its trading statement of 25
January 2001.
David Gravell, aged 50, joined the Company in November
2000 as Director of Operations, having spent 22 years at
Zurich Insurance (part of Zurich Financial Services, the
fourth largest insurer in the UK with approximately 9,000
employees and a turnover in excess of £2 billion) in a
variety of roles, focused in the claims management,
control and inspection area. As an operational level
Director of the Commercial Division, he was responsible
for the successful integration of the former Zurich and
Eagle Star Commercial insurance divisions and was jointly
responsible for running a business with 2,500 employees
and an annual turnover of £600 million. Prior to his
career at Zurich, David Gravell worked at British Leyland
and the Bank of Scotland. David Gravell is not a
Director of any other company, publicly quoted or
otherwise, and there is no relevant information to
disclose under Paragraph 6.F.2 of The Listing Rules in
relation to his appointment.
At the same time, Roger Plantier, 44, who joined the
Group as Marketing Director in February 2000, has
resigned from his position and the Board. Roger made a
significant contribution to the Company during its rapid
development and expansion leading up to its flotation in
July 2000 and thereafter, managing its major advertising
campaigns, some of the most successful on British TV in
terms of building brand presence and recognition. In
view of its fundamental importance to Claims Direct,
Colin Poole, Chief Executive, who in the past has
undertaken this role, will assume responsibility for
marketing.
Colin Poole, Chief Executive of Claims Direct plc,
commenting on the Board changes said:
'I am delighted to welcome David Gravell to the Board.
His appointment recognises the strong contribution that
he has already made as well as his wide ranging
commercial insurance experience. David will be leading
the process of reorganising our internal operations with
particular responsibility for our panel solicitors,
franchisees and customer care.
'The Board thanks Roger Plantier for his significant
contribution during a period of rapid change and
development in the business.'
For further information, please contact:
Claims Direct plc (Today) 0207 324 8888
Colin Poole, Chief Executive
Paul Doona, Finance Director
Web Site
www.claimsdirect.com
Golin/Harris Ludgate 0207 324 8888
Reg Hoare//Trish Featherstone
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