System1 Group PLC Board Changes (5122V)
July 24 2018 - 1:01AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 5122V
System1 Group PLC
24 July 2018
Press Release 24 July 2018
System1 Group PLC (AIM: SYS1)
formerly BrainJuicer Group PLC
("System1", or "the Company")
Board Changes
System1 announces the appointment of Jane Caroline Wakely (47),
as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with immediate
effect.
Jane is currently Global Chief Marketing Officer for Pet
Nutrition at Mars Incorporated. In this role she is accountable for
the Pet Nutrition brand portfolio, marketing and digital strategy
globally. She has been at Mars for 17 years, was recently a
finalist in the WFA's (World Federation of Advertisers) Global
Marketer of the Year 2017 award - recognised for her creative
leadership, purpose marketing and evidence based approach to
growth. Prior to joining Mars, Jane worked for Procter & Gamble
for almost a decade where she worked in marketing across brands in
the Health and Beauty Care division. Jane is a Chartered Management
Accountant and holds a BSc (Hons) in Business Administration from
Bath Spa University.
Jane does not hold any shares in the Company. Other than
disclosed above, there are no disclosures required in relation to
Rule 17 or paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules for
Companies.
With effect from 25 July 2018, following the Company's Annual
General Meeting at which Ken Ford, Chairman, is retiring, Graham
Blashill is appointed Chairman of the Board, and Robert Brand as
Senior Independent Director. Following the recent appointment of
Sophie Tomkins announced on 11 June 2018, this completes the
planned reconstitution of the Board. Going forward, the Board will
comprise four independent Non-Executive Directors, and three
Executive Directors, and has a balance of skills, experience and
independence.
Commenting on the new appointments, John Kearon, Chief Executive
Officer, said, "I am delighted to welcome Jane and Sophie to the
Board. Jane's expertise in applying behavioural science and
creative excellence to marketing at one of the world's preeminent
packaged goods companies will be invaluable as we develop our
offering to help clients create 5 Star marketing. Sophie is a high
calibre leader and her substantial experience in governance and in
the public financial markets will also be of great value to the
Board as we look forward to building the business in the coming
years."
The Company can be found at www.system1group.com.
For further information, please contact:
System1 Group PLC Tel: +44 (0)20 7043
1000
John Kearon, Chief Executive Officer
James Geddes, Chief Financial Officer
Canaccord Genuity Limited Tel: +44 (0)20 7523
8000
Simon Bridges / Emma Gabriel
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