27 Jul 2021 07:00
The Ince Group plc
("Ince" or the "Group")
AIM: INCE
Non-Executive Director Board changes
The Ince Group plc (AIM:INCE), the international legal and professional services company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carol Ashton and Laurence Milsted as non-executive directors with effect from 26 July 2021. Both bring first class front line executive experience from significant law firms.
Previously the International HR Director at DLA Piper, Carol Ashton also holds positions with the Lord Chancellor's Recruitment Advisory Committee, the Chartered Institute of Marketing and the General Dental Council.
Having worked with the legal industry throughout his career, Laurence Milsted held the position as Global CFO at Freshfields from 1998 to 2018. Laurence will also become Chair of the Audit Committee.
Peter Rogan, who has had a long and successful career with the former Ince business and has been a non-executive director of the Company since the Group acquired the UK business of the former Ince, has stepped down from the board with effect also from 26 July.
Adrian Biles, CEO of Ince, said:
"I'm very pleased to welcome both Carol and Laurence to the Board. They bring a wealth of experience and we're very much looking forward to working with them.
I would also like to thank Peter for his hard work and support following the merger. A great job well done. He now leaves us with our best wishes."
Enquiries:
The Ince Group plcAdrian Biles, Group Chief ExecutiveSimon Oakes, Chief Financial Officer | investorrelations@incegd.com |
Arden Partners plc Nominated Advisor and Broker to the CompanyJohn Llewellyn-Lloyd, Corporate FinanceOscair McGrath, Corporate Finance Louisa Waddell, Corporate FinanceSimon Johnson, Equity Sales | +44 (0) 20 7614 5900 |
Williams NicolsonMedia enquiriesSteffan WilliamsFraser Schurer-Lewis | +44 (0) 7767 345 563ince@williamsnicolson.com |
About the new Directors
Carol Claire Ashton, aged 58, is a director of Carol Ashton Consulting & Coaching Limited and is a member of The Invicta Film Partnership No.37 LLP.
Laurence James Milsted, aged 60, is a director of Nemeton Limited, Legal Success Consulting Ltd and ESCP Europe-Business School. He was a director of Bouverie Holdings Limited from 2008 to 31 August 2018, Freshfields Service Company from 1998 to 18 July 2018 and Freshfields (Holdings) Limited from 2013 to 18 July 2018
There are no other matters relating to him falling to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph (g) of Schedule Two to AIM Rules for Companies.
About The Ince Group plc
The Ince Group is a dynamic international legal and professional services business with offices in nine countries across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. With over 700 people, The Ince Group delivers legal advice, strategic guidance and business solutions to clients ranging from the world's oldest and biggest businesses operating across numerous industries to ultra-high net worth individuals. Through its entrepreneurial culture and "one firm" approach, the business offers its clients over 150 years of experience, insight and relationships. The Group is driven by a unique team of passionate people whose broad expertise and deep sector specialisms provide their clients with solutions to all their complex legal and strategic needs.