Appointment of Two Non-Executive Directors

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Informa PLC

28 July 2015

 

Press Release

28 July 2015

Informa PLC

Appointment of two Non-Executive Directors

London: Informa (LSE: INF.L), the international publishing, events and business intelligence Group, today announced the appointment of two independent Non-Executive Directors, adding further valuable knowledge and expertise to the Board, including extensive experience of operating in North American markets.

Stephen Davidson is currently Chairman of Datatec Limited, Actual Experience Plc and PRS for Music. He is also Non-Executive Director of Inmarsat plc, Jaywing Group plc and Restore Plc. He previously held various senior positions in finance, including at West LB Panmure where he was Vice-Chairman of Investment Banking. From 1992 to 1998 he was Finance Director, then Chief Executive Officer of Telewest Communications plc.

David Flaschen is currently an Investor and Advisor to a number of private companies and is a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Paychex, Inc. He was previously a Partner at Castanea Partners Inc, Managing Director of Flagship Ventures, and Chief Executive Officer of Thomson Financial and Donnelley Marketing, Inc. He has over 20 years of executive experience in the information services industry.

The appointments take effect from 1 September 2015.

Stephen Davidson is also appointed as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee with effect from 1 September 2015.

Chairman, Derek Mapp, said:

"We are delighted to appoint two highly experienced Executives to join the Board as Non-Executive Directors. They bring with them a wealth of experience and expertise across numerous sectors and geographies, with particularly relevant and valuable knowledge of doing business in North America. I am certain they will make an important contribution in the years to come."

There are no further disclosures required for either Stephen Davidson or David Flaschen under paragraph 9.6.13 (1) - (6) of the Listing Rules.

Enquiries

Informa PLC
Derek Mapp, Chairman	[phone]
Richard Menzies-Gow, Director of Investor Relations	[phone]
Stockwell Communications
Tim Burt / Zoë Watt	[phone]

Notes to editors

Informa operates at the heart of the Knowledge and Information Economy. It is one of the world's leading business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge, and events businesses. With more than 6,500 employees globally, we have a presence in all major geographies, including North America, South America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. To learn more, visit www.informa.com.

 

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