PROPOSED INTERIM APPOINTMENT

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CPPGroup Plc

15 April 2015

 



CPPGROUP PLC

15 April 2015                                    

PROPOSED INTERIM APPOINTMENT

CPPGroup Plc (CPP or the Group), the International Assistance business, is pleased to announce its intention to appoint Stephen Callaghan as its interim Chief Executive Officer, once regulatory approval is obtained. Stephen will report directly to Eric Anstee who will, revert to non-executive Chairman upon Stephen's appointment. The Board will continue its search for a permanent CEO.

Stephen brings over 25 years of business experience to CPP. He has established a strong reputation for leading international business transformations, and he has relevant experience in growing technology-enabled customer service businesses. Stephen is non-executive director of Lumata Holdings Ltd, a global leader in mobile paid content, Navtech Radar Ltd, a manufacturer of commercial radar solutions, and Ceres Power Holdings plc, the AIM-listed developer of fuel cell technology.

Eric Anstee, Executive Chairman, said: "We are delighted to have secured Stephen Callaghan as our proposed interim Chief Executive. Stephen has a proven track record in delivering successful business performance, achieved through commercial rigor, strategic alignment and focused execution. His leadership skills and depth of experience in will help us drive forward our digital-led strategy and I look forward to working closely with him."

Stephen Callaghan, said: "CPP is a resilient business emerging from a challenging period in its history. My role will be to harness the considerable strengths of the Group and drive the business forward to the next stage of its development. I look forward to working alongside Eric, the Board and the executive team to ensure that CPP is set on the path to growth and restored as a trusted, committed organisation that is focused on value creation."

A further announcement will be made when the appropriate regulatory approval has been confirmed.

Further information

Stephen James Callaghan, 54, is or has been a director in the following companies

Current directorships:

Steve Callaghan Services Limited

Navtech Radar Limited

Ceres Power Holdings plc

Ceres Power Intermediate Holdings Limited

Holyoake Hall Management Company Ltd

Lauderdale Mansions (East) Limited

Guestfleet Limited

Lumata France SAS

Lumata Digital India Private Limited

Lumata Italia Srl

Spitfire Holding NV

Lumata UK Limited

Lumata Holdings Limited

Lumata Newco 2 Limited

Previous directorships:

Clarity Commerce Solutions Ltd

DigiPoS Store Solutions (Holdings) Ltd

DigiPoS Store Solutions International Ltd

Ceres Power Ltd                                                                                   

Ceres Intellectual Property Company Ltd

Anker Systems Limited

Torex Canada Limited

Torex Retail Anker GmbH

Torex Retail NV

Torex Retail A/S

Torex Retail OY

Torex Retail Solutions GmbH

Torex Retail BV

Torex Retail Solutions BV

Torex Retail AB

Torex Retail Anker GmbH

Torex US, Inc

There are no further disclosures required pursuant to Schedule 2, paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies in respect of the proposed appointment of Stephen Callaghan to the Board of CPPGroup Plc.

Enquiries

CPPGroup Plc  

Eric Anstee, Executive Chairman

Tel: [phone]

Craig Parsons, Chief Financial Officer

Tel: [phone]

Media

Tulchan Communications: David Allchurch

Tel: [phone]

Nominated Adviser and Broker

Numis Securities Limited: Robert Bruce; Stuart Skinner; Charles Farquhar

Tel: [phone]

Notes to Editors

CPPGroup Plc (CPP or the Group) is an international assistance business operating in the UK and overseas within the financial services, telecommunications and travel sectors. CPP primarily operates a business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) business model providing services and retail, wholesale and packaged products to customers through Business Partners and direct to consumer. The Group's core assistance and travel service products help to provide security and enhance the experience of travel for customers worldwide, designed to make everyday life easier to manage.

For more information on CPP visit www.cppgroupplc.com

REGISTERED OFFICE

CPPGroup Plc

Holgate Park

York

YO26 4GA

Registered number: 07151159

 

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