Directorate Change

RNS Number : 9252O

Clarkson PLC

22 May 2018

 

CLARKSON PLC

("the Company")

22 May 2018

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Clarkson PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Tim Miller as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Tim will chair the Remuneration Committee and serve as a member on the Audit Committee and Nomination Committee.

Tim is currently a Non-Executive Director of Equiniti Group plc and Equiniti Financial Services Limited, where he chairs their respective Remuneration Committees. He is also a Non-Executive Director of Otis Gold Corporation, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.  The majority of Tim's executive career has been within regulated industries, including at Glaxo Wellcome and most latterly Standard Chartered, with global responsibility for areas including human resources, compliance, audit,

assurance, financial crime, property and legal.  He was previously a Non-Executive Director of recruitment services provider Michael Page Group plc, chairing their Remuneration Committee.

Ed Warner, acting Chair, said "I am delighted that Tim has decided to join the Company. He brings a wealth of knowledge built up throughout his executive and non-executive career, and is an experienced HR professional and remuneration committee chair. The Board very much looks forward to working with Tim."

Dr Tim Miller said "I am excited to be joining Clarksons with its strong market position at the forefront of the shipping industry, and in supporting the team as it builds on the continued growth of the business."

There is no other information to be disclosed under the requirements of Listing Rule 9.6.13R in relation to this appointment.

For further details contact:

Clarkson PLC

Rachel Spencer

Group Company Secretary                                   Tel:  [phone]

Carmarco

Billy Clegg                                                          Tel: [phone]

Jennifer Renwick                                                 Tel: [phone]                    

About Clarkson PLC

Clarkson PLC is the world's leading provider of integrated services and investment banking capabilities to the shipping and offshore markets, facilitating global trade.

Founded in 1852, Clarksons offers its diverse and growing client base an unrivalled range of shipbroking services, sector research, on-hand logistical support and full investment banking capabilities in all key shipping and offshore sectors.

The Company has delivered 15 years of consecutive dividend growth. The highly cash generative nature of the business, supported by a strong balance sheet, has enabled Clarksons to continue to invest to position the business to capitalise on the upturn in its markets.

Clarksons is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker CKN and is a member of the FTSE 250 Index.

For more information, visit www.clarksons.com.

 

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