Directorate Change

RNS Number : 3931P

Creston PLC

18 February 2016

 

18 February 2016

Creston plc

('Creston' or the 'Group')

Board Changes

Appointment of Iain Ferguson as Non-Executive Director

Richard Huntingford to step down from Board as Non-Executive Chairman

Creston plc (LSE: CRE), the marketing communications group, today announces changes to the Board.

Iain Ferguson today joins the Board as a Non-Executive Director representing the Company's largest shareholder, DBAY Advisors Limited.

Iain has considerable relevant experience gained in a number of business services, creative and digital/technology companies with UK and international operations. His background includes several years at Havas SA where he was a member of the Executive Committee and was Worldwide CEO of Marketing Services based in New York.

Richard Huntingford, Non-Executive Chairman of the Company, has decided to step down from the Board with effect from 31 March 2016. Richard will lead the process to identify an appropriate Non-Executive Chairman and the Board will update shareholders in due course.

The Board wishes to thank Richard for his contribution to Creston over the last six years, and in particular his advice and guidance since taking on the role of Non-Executive Chairman in 2014. In his time as Chairman he has overseen a period of major transition, supporting the development and implementation of a new five-year strategy. The Board wishes Richard every success with his other ventures.

No other information is required to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph LR 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority.

For further information please contact:

Creston plc	[phone]
Barrie Brien, Group Chief Executive
Kathryn Herrick, Chief Financial Officer
Bell Pottinger	[phone]
Elly Williamson / Lucy Stewart

About Creston plc

Creston plc (LSE: CRE), incorporating the Creston Unlimited group offer, is a marketing communications group delivering a range of digital technology-based marketing solutions to blue-chip global clients. Encompassing consultants and discipline experts from across the industry and beyond, Creston Unlimited unlocks the power of creative collaboration to realise the opportunities that exist for brands and businesses in today's rapidly evolving world. www.creston.com / www.creston-unlimited.com  

 

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