LPA Group PLC
20 December 2007
LPA Group PLC
('LPA' or 'the Group')
Appointment of Per Staehr
LPA Group PLC ('LPA' or 'the Group'), the manufacturer and distributor of
lighting, power and electronics systems, is pleased to confirm the appointment
of Mr. Per Staehr as a non-executive Director, with immediate effect. Mr.
Staehr, aged 64, is a Danish national who has had a distinguished international
career in the Rail, Shipping and Energy Industries.
Until 2004 he was successively Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Chief
Country Representative of Bombardier Transportation UK Limited. He is a director
of Arrow Light Rail Limited, which is the concessionaire of the Nottingham Tram
System, and Chairman of the Rail Media Group. He was previously Chairman of the
Railway Industry Association.
Mr. Staehr is Chairman of A2SEA A/S, the leading European offshore wind farm
installation and support contractor. He was previously President of Maersk
Contractors, a global offshore drilling and contracting company. He is also a
Director of Trico Marine Services Inc, a US quoted owner and operator of
offshore service vessels.
He is Chairman of Daniamant Group, a Danish/UK designer and manufacturer of IMO/
Solas Marine Emergency Lights and of Riegens Limited a designer and manufacturer
of Lighting Solutions for retail projects.
A complete list of directorships is shown below.
Michael Rusch, Chairman, comments:
'I am delighted to welcome Per to our Board. He brings a wealth of experience,
knowledge and contacts, which will be invaluable to the Group as we face the
challenges before us.'
Current directorships/partnerships of Mr. Staehr:
Arrow Light Rail Limited
Arrow Light Rail Holdings Limited
Arrow Rapid Transport Limited
A2SEA Limited
Riegens Lighting Limited
Daniamant Limited
The Rail Media Group Limited
Railstaff Publications Limited
Railstaff Select Limited
TEE Management Limited
A2SEA A/S
Riegens A/S
Daniamant A/S
Rovsing A/S
Trico Marine Services Inc
Directorships/partnerships held by Mr. Staehr in the last 5 years:
Bombardier Transportation UK Limited
Bombardier Transportation UK Holdings Limited
There are no further disclosures to be made in respect of Mr. Staehr in relation
to Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules.
ENQUIRIES:
LPA Group PLC
Peter Pollock, Chief Executive Tel: 01799 512844
Landsbanki Securities (UK) Ltd
Thilo Hoffman Tel: 020 7426 9000
Jorgen Solem Tel: 020 7426 9000
College Hill
Gareth David Tel: 020 7457 2020
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