Executive Board Appointment

RNS Number : 1201E
James Halstead PLC
24 September 2008
 






24 September 2008


James Halstead plc


Executive Board Appointment



James Halstead plc, the commercial flooring manufacturer and distributor based in Manchester, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eberhard Lotz to the Board as Director of European Operations with immediate effect.


Eberhard Klaus Lotz, 67, joins the Board with a wealth of experience in the commercial flooring marketplace having founded and until this appointment spearheaded James Halstead's German based subsidiary, Objectflor, over the last decade. Prior to this Mr Lotz held senior roles within the industry including Deutsche Linoleum Werk (DLW AG), and Belgium's Imperial Tufting Company (ITC SA).


During the last five years Mr Lotz has been, but is not currently, a director of Objectflor Art und Design Belags GmbH and Karndean International GmbH, both of which are subsidiaries of James Halstead plc. 


There are no additional disclosure requirements for Eberhard Lotz in relation to paragraph (g) of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules.


Commenting Geoffrey Halstead, Chairman, said:

'We are delighted to see Eberhard take on this role at a time when our European sales are at record levels. He brings a comprehensive knowledge of our largest export marketplace and adds a core strength to our Board.'


Enquiries:


James Halstead

0161 767 2500

Gordon Oliver, Finance Director




Hudson Sandler

020 7796 4133

Nick Lyon




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