Speedy Hire Plc
("Speedy" or "the Company")
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Speedy, the UK's leading tools, equipment and plant hire services company, operating across the construction, infrastructure and industrial markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Garman as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 1 June 2017. He will also serve as a member of the Audit and Nomination Committees of the Board.
David Garman is currently senior independent director at John Menzies plc and a non-executive director at Troy Income & Growth Trust plc. He has a broad range of industrial experience having worked in executive roles at TDG, Associated British Foods and United Biscuits and was previously the senior independent director at St Modwen Properties Plc and Phoenix IT plc, and a non-executive director at Kewill plc and Victoria plc.
No other information is required to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph LR 9.6.13 R of the Listing Rules in relation to David Garman's appointment to the Board of the Company.
Mr Jan Åstrand, Chairman, commented:
"We are delighted that David is joining the Board and look forward to working with him. David brings a wealth of sales and marketing, operational and plc experience. His skills will further broaden the Board's capabilities."
Enquiries:
Speedy Hire Plc Tel: 01942 720000
Jan Åstrand, Chairman
Russell Down, Chief Executive
Instinctif Partners Tel: 020 7457 2020
Mark Garraway
Helen Tarbet
James Gray