Huveaux PLC
25 November 2005
HUVEAUX PLC
CHANGES IN EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Huveaux PLC today announces the following changes in its Board constitution and
executive responsibilities:
• Gerry Murray (52), currently UK Chief Executive, will become Group Chief
Executive Officer with immediate effect;
• David Horne, currently Group Finance Director and Company Secretary, has
decided to leave the Company and will be replaced by Dan O'Brien (38) - both
with effect from the 1 January 2006; and
• Michael Arnaouti (45) will be appointed Company Secretary with effect
from 1 January 2006.
Commenting on the changes, John van Kuffeler, who continues as Executive
Chairman, said:
'As Huveaux continues to mature and develop, I am pleased to announce today a
strengthened executive management structure and team to best position the
Company for the next stage of its development. We have promoted Gerry Murray to
a new post of Group CEO to oversee the day-to-day operational performance of the
business which includes the integration of our new acquisitions. His appointment
will allow me to focus more on the Group's strategy and direction over the
medium to longer term.
Gerry has been a main Board director and Chief Executive of our UK operations
since 1 November 2004 and has already made an immense contribution in that short
time. He is highly respected and has an in-depth knowledge and experience of the
industry that made him the obvious choice for this new post.
David Horne, who joined the Company in April 2003, has made a significant
contribution to the business in terms of putting in place the financial
infrastructure to support our growth and in executing on the first phase of
Huveaux's international expansion programme. With this now completed, David has
decided the time is right for him to pursue other interesting opportunities. He
will leave us in February 2006, after assisting with the 2005 financial year-end
closure, with our sincere thanks and best wishes.
After a thorough search process, the Board is delighted to confirm the
appointment of Dan O'Brien as the new Group Finance Director. We believe that
Dan's strong technical skills and hands-on operational experience will enable
him to satisfy the Company's priorities for that position. He will also bring a
new dimension and commitment to the Board.
I am also delighted to confirm the appointment of Michael Arnaouti (45) as
Company Secretary. Michael brings with him more than 20 years quality experience
as Company Secretary with major corporates and plc's. His integrity and passion
for the job will ensure that the Board and the business continue to operate as
efficiently and effectively as possible.
Both Dan and Michael have already been part of the Huveaux senior management
team since the early summer assisting with the Company's acquisition and
subsequent integration of both Epic and JBB Sante.'
There are no other matters to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph (g) of
Schedule 2 to the AIM Rules.
The Company will make a pre-close trading update during the week commencing 5
December.
For further information, please contact:
John van Kuffeler, Executive Chairman 0207 245 0270
James Leviton, Finsbury Limited 0207 251 3801
Notes for Editors re career histories of new appointees:
• Gerry Murray - joined Huveaux in May 2004 following 10 years with Emap
Plc where he spent 4 years as Chief Executive of Emap Business Publishing and
was also a main board director.
• Dan O'Brien - qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte &
Touche in 1991 and during the past eight years has held senior financial
positions with Hanson PLC, COLT Telecom and Eidos plc. Dan is an Economics
graduate of Churchill College, Cambridge.
• Michael Arnaouti - qualified as a Chartered Secretary in 1988 and his
previous experience as Company Secretary includes RTZ Metals Group (3 years)
and Spirent plc (14 years). He is a Business graduate of Bristol.
Notes for Editors re Huveaux:
Huveaux is a publishing and media group which operates through its Political,
Learning and Professional Divisions. Since being admitted to AIM in December
2001, the Company has successfully completed the acquisition of nine
complementary businesses.
Huveaux was founded by John van Kuffeler, formerly Chief Executive and now
non-executive Chairman of Provident Financial plc.
25 November 2005
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