Directorate Change

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CPPGroup Plc

30 July 2015

 



CPPGroup plc

30 July 2015

APPOINTMENT OF PERMANENT CEO

CPPGroup plc (CPP or the Group), the international assistance business, is pleased to announce that, following receipt of regulatory approval, Stephen Callaghan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Group on a permanent basis with immediate effect. With Stephen's appointment to the Board, Roger Canham reverts to a non-executive role as Chairman of the Group.

Stephen has an established track record for leading international business transformations with significant and relevant experience in growing technology-enabled customer service businesses. Stephen is non-executive director of Lumata Holdings Ltd, a global leader in mobile paid content, Navtech Radar Ltd, a manufacturer of commercial radar solutions, and Ceres Power Holdings plc, the AIM-listed developer of fuel cell technology.

Roger Canham, Non-Executive Chairman, commented:

"We are delighted to have secured Stephen Callaghan's services as CPP's Chief Executive Officer on a permanent basis. CPP has strong foundations with a well-established presence in the UK and a growing international footprint, but there is much to do if we are to achieve a more focused, sustainable and profitable future for this business. Stephen has a proven track record of driving improved business performance and the Board looks forward to supporting Stephen as he continues to lead the Group forward."

Stephen Callaghan commented:

"We have three clear priorities in the short term: revenue generation, business transformation, and cost reduction. Concurrently with these initiatives we need to set a clear direction for the business and this will require a strong and committed team. We have the core of that team in place now but in the coming weeks and months will strengthen the team to help drive the Group forward. We are pushing ahead at pace and my over-riding priorities will be to ensure that we continue to develop valuable customer propositions, and grow our talent to take full advantage of the opportunities that lie ahead of us, and to create shareholder value."

Enquiries

CPPGroup Plc 

Roger Canham, Non-Executive Chairman

Lorraine Beavis, Group Company Secretary

Tel: [phone]

Media

Tulchan Communications: Martin Robinson

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Nominated Adviser and Broker

Numis Securities Limited: Robert Bruce; Stuart Skinner; Charles Farquhar

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Further information

Stephen James Callaghan, 54, is or has been a director in the following companies.

Current directorships:

Steve Callaghan Services Limited

Navtech Radar Limited

Ceres Power Holdings plc

Ceres Power Intermediate Holdings Limited

Holyoake Hall Management Company Ltd

Lauderdale Mansions (East) Limited

Guestfleet Limited

Lumata France SAS

Lumata Digital India Private Limited

Lumata Italia Srl

Spitfire Holding NV

Lumata UK Limited

Lumata Holdings Limited

Lumata Newco 2 Limited

Previous directorships:

Clarity Commerce Solutions Ltd

DigiPoS Store Solutions (Holdings) Ltd

DigiPoS Store Solutions International Ltd

Ceres Power Ltd                                                                                   

Ceres Intellectual Property Company Ltd

Anker Systems Limited

Torex Canada Limited

Torex Retail Anker GmbH

Torex Retail NV

Torex Retail A/S

Torex Retail OY

Torex Retail Solutions GmbH

Torex Retail BV

Torex Retail Solutions BV

Torex Retail AB

Torex Retail Anker GmbH

Torex US, Inc

The Board confirms that Stephen Callaghan has all of the requisite regulatory approvals. There are no further disclosures required pursuant to Schedule 2, paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies in respect of the proposed appointment of Stephen Callaghan to the Board of CPPGroup Plc.

Notes to Editors

CPPGroup Plc (CPP or the Group) is an international assistance business operating in the UK and overseas. CPP primarily operates a business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) business model providing products and services to customers through Business Partners and direct to consumer. The Group's core assistance products help to provide security and are designed to make everyday life easier to manage.

For more information on CPP visit www.cppgroupplc.com

REGISTERED OFFICE

CPPGroup Plc

Holgate Park

York

YO26 4GA

Registered number: 07151159

 

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