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Speedy Hire PLC

27 August 2020

27 August 2020

Speedy Hire Plc

("Speedy")

Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

Speedy Hire PLC, the UK's leading provider of tools and equipment hire and services to the construction, infrastructure and industrial markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of James Bunn to the Board as Chief Financial Officer with effect from 14 September 2020.

James has extensive experience in senior finance roles, most recently as Chief Financial Officer for the UK Digital division of GVC Holdings PLC ("GVC") based in Gibraltar. He joined Ladbrokes PLC in 2012 as Finance Director for its UK Digital business and has subsequently held senior finance positions within Ladbrokes Coral PLC and then, following its acquisition, within GVC. Prior to this, James was employed by TUI Travel PLC from 2001, including as Finance Director: Commercial from 2008 to 2012. He has also held finance positions with Tiny Computers and Hertz Leasing. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

No other information is required to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph LR 9.6.13 R of the Listing Rules in relation to James Bunn's appointment to the Board of the Company.

Russell Down, Chief Executive, commented:

"I am delighted to welcome James to the Board as Chief Financial Officer. He brings a wealth of finance, acquisition and digital knowledge to Speedy which will be invaluable to the delivery of our strategy. "

Enquiries:

 
 Speedy Hire Plc                  Tel: 01942 720 000 
  Russell Down, Chief Executive 
 MHP Communications               Tel: 0203 128 8778 
  Oliver Hughes 
  Andrew Jaques 
  Charlie Barker

Notes to Editors: Founded in 1977, Speedy is the UK's leading provider of tools, equipment and plant hire services to a wide range of customers in the construction, infrastructure and industrial markets, as well as to local trade and industry. The Group provides complementary support services through the provision of training, asset management and compliance services. Speedy is certified nationally to ISO50001, ISO9001, ISO27001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001. The Group operates from approximately 200 fixed sites across the UK and Ireland together with a number of on-site facilities at client locations, from an international office based in Abu Dhabi and through a joint venture in Kazakhstan.

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