Changes to Director Role

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SSP Group PLC

01 September 2021

 

 
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1 September 2021

SSP Group plc

Changes to Director Role

SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, today announces that Jonathan Davies has been appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, alongside his current role of Chief Financial Officer, with immediate effect. Following the recent announcement that Simon Smith will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer at the end of the year, the process to identify his successor is progressing well.

Mike Clasper, Chairman of the Board, commented: "I'm delighted that Jonathan is taking on this role, which will ensure continuity of leadership during the transition period and provide invaluable support to the new CEO when appointed. Jonathan's long experience and extensive knowledge of the business have been key to SSP in responding to the challenges of the pandemic. Under his stewardship, SSP has maintained a tight control of its operating costs and created a strong liquidity position. His financial and commercial expertise will continue to be essential as we move into the next phase of our strategy, re-opening the estate and taking advantage of the many new opportunities we anticipate as the travel sector recovers."

There is no other information regarding the above appointment to be disclosed under paragraph 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules.

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CONTACTS:

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Sarah John, Corporate Affairs Director, SSP Group plc

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Peter Ogden / Nick Hayns

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NOTES TO EDITORS

About SSP

SSP is a leading operator of food and beverage concessions in travel locations, operating restaurants, bars, cafés, food courts, lounges and convenience stores in airports, train stations, motorway service stations and other leisure locations. Prior to the onset of Covid-19, we served around one and a half million customers every day at approximately 180 airports and 300 rail stations in 35 countries around the world and operated more than 550 international, national and local brands. 

www.foodtravelexperts.com  

 

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