27 May 2010 09:52
Haynes Publishing Group P.L.C. ("the Company")
Notification in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11(1)
Appointment of new executive director
Haynes Publishing Group P.L.C. the worldwide market leader in the production and sale of automotive and motorcycle repair manuals today announces that Mr Jeremy Yates-Round will join the Board and take up the position of UK & European Managing Director from 1 June 2010. Mr Yates-Round has over 25 years of experience in the publishing industry and has an extensive knowledge of both domestic and international markets gained from working for organisations such as Hodder & Stoughton and the HarperCollins group. Mr Yates-Round joined the Haynes Group in 2001 and is currently the Sales and Marketing director for the UK operations.
There are no further disclosures required in connection with Mr Yates-Round's appointment under Listing Rules 9.6.13(1) - (6).
As previously announced Mr John H Haynes will be stepping down from his role as Group Chairman at the end of May 2010 but will remain on the Main Board as the founder director. Mr J HC Haynes, who is the current UK & European Managing Director and who was appointed Group Vice Chairman in June 2008 will take over as Group Chairman from 1 June 2010.
Eric Oakley, Group Chief Executive of Haynes Publishing Group P.L.C., commented:
"In working closely with Jeremy for the past nine years I know him to have an in-depth knowledge of our customers, our products and our markets. Jeremy is already a member of the Group strategy team and I am now pleased to welcome him on to the Board."
Enquires:
| Haynes Publishing Group P.L.C. |
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| John Haynes OBE, Chairman | 01963 442009 |
| Eric Oakley, Group Chief Executive | 01963 442009 |
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| Smith & Williamson Corporate Finance Limited |
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| Barrie Newton | 0117 376 2213 |
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