19 Jan 2009 07:00
19 January 2009
Cyril Sweett Group plc ("Cyril Sweett" or "the Company")
Directorate Changes
Cyril Sweett, the international construction and property consultancy providing quantity surveying, project management and management consultancy services, operating in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and India, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Goscomb as Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect.
Chris has worked as the Group Treasurer for nearly 2 years. Prior to joining Cyril Sweett, Chris was Finance Director of EMCOR (UK) Limited and previously Group Finance Director of Biwater plc. His construction industry background brings valuable experience to Cyril Sweett in both its UK and international business. Chris will be appointed to the PLC Board and will assume full responsibility for the group finance function with immediate effect.
Mike Kemsley, who has been the Company's Chief Financial Officer for the last 15 years, will leave the Company to pursue his career in other areas.
Francis Ives, Chairman of Cyril Sweett Group plc said:
"On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Mike as he has made wide contribution to the development of the Company and in particular played a major role in the flotation in 2007, our mergers and acquisitions, and our employee shareholding ethos. We wish him every success in his future endeavours."
"We are delighted that Chris is joining the Board to help us manage the business in the current economic environment and take advantage of the opportunities which will arise."
The following disclosures are made in accordance with the AIM Rules.
Christopher Roderick John Goscomb, age 56, is, or has been, a director of the following companies and organisations during the past five years:
Current Directorships:
Cyril Sweett Limited
Cyril Sweett International (Holdings) Limited
Goscomb Consulting Limited
Past Directorships:
(N/A)
There are no further matters to be disclosed in connection with the appointment of Christopher Goscomb to be disclosed under Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules.
For further information, please contact:
Cyril Sweett Group plc 0207 061 9000
Dean Webster, Chief Executive
Brewin Dolphin Investment Banking 0845 270 8610
Andrew Kitchingman
Sean Wyndham-Quin
Financial Dynamics 0207 831 3113
Billy Clegg
Georgina Bonham