5 Dec 2018 07:05
EMBARGO FOR RELEASE
WEDNESDAY 5 DECEMBER 2018 7.05 am
Numis Corporation Plc ("Numis")
Board Changes - Non-Executive Directors
Numis, the independent UK investment banking group, announces that Geoffrey Vero, Non-Executive Director has confirmed his intention to step down from the Board at the 2019 Annual General Meeting, scheduled for 5 February 2019.
Geoffrey has been a Non-Executive Director of Numis for 15 years and served as Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee for 14 years.
Geoffrey will be succeeded by Luke Savage, aged 57, who will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee at the 2019 Annual General Meeting. Luke has over 30 years of experience across the financial services industry, most recently as CFO of Standard Life Plc (2014-2018) and CFO of Lloyd's of London Corporation (2004-2014). In addition, Luke has held senior financial roles at Deutsche Bank (2000-2004) and Morgan Stanley (1990-1999).
Commenting on Geoffrey Vero's retirement and the appointment of Luke Savage, Alan Carruthers, Chairman of Numis, said:
"On behalf of the Board of Numis I would like to take this opportunity to thank Geoffrey for his commitment to Numis. He has been a remarkable servant to the Board. His contribution and stewardship throughout a period of such varied market conditions, regulatory change and business growth have been invaluable and we thank him for his significant contribution. Geoffrey remains a close friend of Numis and we wish him all the best for the future.
Luke's extensive experience across the financial services industry and his attributes are ideally suited to Numis and will complement the range of skills of the existing board members. We are looking forward to working with Luke as Numis continues to progress its growth ambitions."
Luke Savage is currently a director of the following companies:
· Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society Limited
· Queen Mary, University of London Foundation
· DWF Group Limited
· Lutine Yachts Limited
Luke Savage has been a director of the following companies within the past five years:
· HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Limited
· Standard Life Employee Services Limited
· Standard Life Finance Limited
· Standard Life Aberdeen Plc
· Standard Life Oversea Holdings Limited
· Standard Life Assurance Limited
· Standard Life Employee Services Limited
· Centrewrite Limited
· Lloyd's Members Agency Services Limited
· Lioncover Insurance Company Limited
· Additional Securities Limited
There are no other details regarding the appointment of Luke Savage that require disclosure under the AIM Rules.
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Contacts:
Numis Corporation:
Alex Ham & Ross Mitchinson, Co-Chief Executives 020 7260 1245
Andrew Holloway, Chief Financial Officer 020 7260 1266
Brunswick:
Nick Cosgrove 020 7404 5959
Simone Selzer 020 7404 5959
Grant Thornton UK LLP (Nominated Adviser):Philip Secrett 020 7728 2578Harrison J Clarke 020 7184 4384
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About Numis
Numis is a leading independent investment banking group offering a full range of research, execution, corporate broking and advisory services to companies in the UK and their investors.