Directorate Change

RNS Number : 8050E

Origin Enterprises Plc

14 February 2018

 

Origin Enterprises plc

Organisational Announcement

14 February 2018

Origin Enterprises plc ('Origin' or 'the Group'), the Agri-Services Group, announces that Imelda Hurley, Chief Financial Officer, has indicated her intention to step down from the Board on 28 February 2018 and leave the Group effective 30 April 2018 in order to pursue other business, academic and personal interests.

As a result, Origin has initiated a search for a new CFO and an appointment will be made in due course.

Commenting on the announcement, Origin Chairman, Rose Hynes said:

 "Imelda has provided strong financial leadership during a period of significant change and transition for the Group.  On behalf of the Board I would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to Imelda for her invaluable contribution to the development of Origin throughout her tenure, and to wish her well in her future endeavours."

Origin is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Dunne, who joined the Group in 2016, as Group Finance Director, effective immediately.

As previously indicated Origin will issue its Interim Results announcement for the Half Year ended 31 January 2018 on 8 March 2018.

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Enquiries:

Origin Enterprises plc

Tom O'Mahony, Chief Executive Officer                    Tel:                  [phone]

Powerscourt

Jack Hickey (Ireland)                                                   Tel:                  [phone]

Rob Greening (UK)                                                      Tel:                  [phone]

About Origin Enterprises plc

Origin Enterprises plc is a focused Agri-Services group providing On-Farm Agronomy Services, Digital Agricultural Services and the supply of crop technologies and inputs.  The Group has leading market positions in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Poland, Romania and Ukraine.  Origin is listed on the ESM and AIM markets of the Irish and London Stock Exchanges. 

ESM ticker symbol:      OIZ

AIM ticker symbol:      OGN

Website:                      www.originenterprises.com

 

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