Non Executive Director Appoin

RNS Number : 4001A

Fisher (James) & Sons PLC

01 February 2011

 



1 February 2011

James Fisher and Sons plc

Non Executive Director Appointment

James Fisher and Sons plc (the "Company"), the leading marine service provider, announces the appointment of Malcolm Paul as a non executive director with effect from 1 February 2011.

Malcolm Paul is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and was a founder and the former Finance Director at WSP Group plc between 1987 and 2009. Prior to that, he was a Principal at the corporate finance boutique Financial Decisions and an equity partner at Longcrofts, Chartered Accountants. Malcolm currently holds a non executive position at IRCA Holdings Pty Limited, a mining professional services business based in South Africa.

Tim Harris, Chairman said:

"On behalf of James Fisher I would like to welcome Malcolm to the Company. Given his background and experience, I am sure his appointment will prove significant for James Fisher and we very much look forward to working with him."

Under the UK Listing Rules, the Company is required to make the following disclosure. There are no further details that are required to be disclosed under paragraph LR 9.6.13 R of the UK Listing Rules.

Contact

James Fisher and Sons plc                                                                  [phone]

Tim Harris, Chairman

Financial Dynamics                                                                              [phone]

Richard Mountain

 

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