16 May 2013
MILESTONE GROUP PLC
("Milestone" or the "Company")
Directorate Change
Milestone, the AIM quoted (AIM: MSG) provider of digital media and technology solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kevin Everett as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with immediate effect.
Kevin is currently Treasurer and Chairman of the Board of the Sir John Cass Foundation. During his 23 years on the Board, he has led the re-structuring of the Foundation, increasing their assets from £16m to £120m. His early support for specialist schools, linked with his belief in the model of putting education and employers together, has helped increase Sir John Cass' Foundation's grant capacity and benefit from £300k to over £5m.
Kevin has extensive strategic, operational and financial experience. During his career, Kevin has balanced professional and charitable careers, particularly focusing on business and education. He has vast experience in connecting foundations with the corporate sector, a model now used by industry to bring education and employers closer together.
In his early career, Kevin became a voluntary youth leader in Tower Hamlets, a role he held from 1971 to 1984. This led in the early 1990s to the building of a Mental Health Resource Centre in the area.
Kevin has previously served as a director on a number of Boards, both commercial and not for profit. He is also a Chairman of the Valuation Tribunal for England.
Further disclosure pursuant to Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules:-
Kevin Malcolm Everett, age 56, has held the following directorships / partnerships:
Current | Over past five years |
Sanghata Global | None |
Richmond, The American International University in London, Inc |
Deborah White, CEO commented:
"We are pleased that Kevin is joining the Board at Milestone Group. The Company has recently launched the first stages of the Passion Project, a social engagement project aimed at helping to match young people's skills and passions with real training and employment opportunities.
"Adding Kevin's experiences, expertise and skills from the commercial, public and third sector to the existing team will ensure that the Company delivers shareholder value as well as creating a positive social impact."
Save as set out in this announcement, there are no other disclosures in respect of this appointment that fall to be made under Rule 17 or paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 to the AIM Rules for Companies.
For further information:
Milestone Group PLC Deborah White, Chief Executive | Tel: 020 7929 7826 |
Cairn Financial Advisers LLP, Nominated Adviser Liam Murray / Avi Robinson | Tel: 020 7148 7900 |
Hybridan LLP, Broker Claire Louise Noyce / Deepak Reddy | Tel: 020 7947 4350 |