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Celtic plc
Change to Celtic plc Board - Appointment of financial director
Celtic plc (the "Company") is pleased to announce that Christopher McKay will join its Board as Financial Director with effect from 1 January 2016. Mr McKay will replace Eric Riley, who resigns as Financial Director with effect from 31 December 2015 and will be appointed as a non executive director for the period from 1 January 2016 until 30 June 2016.
Christopher McKay (40) has spent the last 18 years in professional services and leaves a senior position with global consultancy firm Deloitte to join the Company. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte in 2000 and has spent the last 15 years within the Financial Advisory area. He has extensive advisory experience in many industries across the UK and International Markets.
Peter Lawwell, Chief Executive of the Company, commented:
"The standard of applicant for this important role was excellent and those we interviewed were of the highest calibre. We are delighted to welcome an individual with Christopher's qualities and experience to the Board at Celtic and I look forward to working with him as we take the Company forward. "
Christopher McKay commented:
"As a lifelong Celtic supporter I am delighted to take this opportunity to be a part of the executive management team and the Board at Celtic. I am very much looking forward to building upon the fantastic legacy left by Eric Riley with a view to bringing success to what is a highly regarded Scottish footballing institution."
Mr McKay has no other directorships and has had no directorships within the last 5 years. He does not hold any shares in the capital of the Company.
There are no further details to be disclosed under AIM Rule 17 relating to Mr McKay's appointment.
Enquiries:
Michael Nicholson, Company Secretary, Celtic plc 0141 551 4298
Canaccord Genuity Limited, Nominated Adviser 020 7523 8350
Bruce Garrow