25 May 2005 10:30
SMG PLC25 May 2005 New Director for SMG SMG plc ("SMG") announces that Martyn Smith is joining the Group's Board as anon-executive director. He will join the SMG Board following the Group's AnnualGeneral Meeting on 3 June. Currently Finance Director of the international car hire business, Avis Europeplc (since 2002), Martyn was formerly Finance Director of John Menzies plc(1999-2002), before which he worked with Inchcape plc and RothmansInternational. He is a qualified accountant and holds a Masters in Finance from London BusinessSchool. Upon his appointment, Martyn will take on the role of Chairman of the AuditCommittee, following the retirement of Calum MacLeod. SMG Chairman, Chris Masters, said: "I'm delighted to welcome Martyn to the SMG Board. His extensive experience offinancial management and the City, coupled with his broad commercial skillswill, I am sure, prove to be extremely valuable as we continue to develop and grow the SMG businesses." Martyn Smith said: "I'm excited about joining the SMG Board at such an important time for the mediaindustry in the UK. SMG has some great brands and ambitious plans and I intendto play a full part in helping the Group to achieve these." Ends 25 May, 2005 There are no further details that require to be disclosed under paragraph 6.F.2(b) - (g) of the UKLA Listing Rules. Further enquiries: Callum Spreng, Corporate Affairs Director Tel: 0141 300 3640 A photograph of Martyn Smith can be emailed on request This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange