Directorate Change

RNS Number : 0029T

UK Coal PLC

30 November 2011

 



30 November 2011

Directorate Change

UK Coal plc ("UK Coal" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that Lisa Clement has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of UK Coal with effect from 15 December 2011. She will also Chair the Company's Audit Committee.

Lisa (44), a chartered accountant, is experienced in working for companies requiring substantial change and turn-around; most recently as Chief Financial Officer of Sea Containers Limited where she successfully played a leading role in its operational and financial re-structuring, and wind-down.  She was formerly Managing Director of Capita Learning and Development and has held senior divisional roles including at Cendant Inc. and BPP Holdings Plc.   

Commenting on the appointment, Jonson Cox, Chairman of UK Coal said:

"We are very pleased to welcome Lisa to the Board. Her experience will bring clear benefits to UK Coal and we look forward to her contribution to our Board".

There are no further details requiring disclosure under Listing Rule 9.6.13 in relation to the appointment of Lisa Clement to the Board of UK Coal.

Enquiries:

Cardew Group                                     Tel: [phone]

Robert Ballantyne

Emma Crawshaw                                  

 

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