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Appointment of CFO
Appointment of CFO.
About this update from Ig Design Group Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 6551X IG Design Group PLC 28 November 2017 \n\n28 November 2017\nIG Design Group PLC\n(the \"Company\", the \"Group\" or \"Design Group\")\nAppointment of CFO\nIG Design Group plc, one of the world's leading designers, innovators and manufacturers of celebration, gifting, stationery and creative play products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Giles Willits as Chief Financial Officer. Giles will replace Anthony Lawrinson, who is stepping down from the board as previously announced, effective from 2nd January 2018. \nGiles, aged 51, has more than 20 years' experience in senior leadership and financial roles in multiple household name businesses. He was most recently the Chief Financial Officer of Entertainment One Ltd. (LSE: ETO), having joined prior to its IPO on AIM in 2007. Giles was pivotal in the Group's transition from AIM into a leading global FTSE 250 entertainment company and a household name, with properties such as Peppa Pig, The BFG and 12 Years a Slave in its portfolio. During his tenure the Group grew revenues to over £1bn and completed a number of strategic acquisitions including Alliance Films, The Mark Gordon Company and Peppa Pig. Giles was also formerly Director of Group Finance at J Sainsbury plc and Woolworths Group plc and qualified as a chartered accountant at Price Waterhouse Coopers.\nJohn Charlton, Non-Executive Chairman, commented:\n\"We are delighted to welcome Giles to the Group and the Board. Giles has a wealth of experience working with major retail and media brands that we can draw upon and he will be an invaluable asset for the Group now and as we grow. Giles is joining at an exciting time for Design Group, as it embarks on its next stage of growth and we very much look forward to working with him to continue our successful journey.\"\nThe following details in relation to the appointment of Mr Willits are disclosed in accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules:\n \n\n\n\n\nCurrent directorships\n\n\nPast directorships held within the last five years\n\n\n\n\nShearwater Group plc\nJudy Willits Consulting Limited\n \n \n\n\n10022632 Canada Inc\n310 Holdings Inc\n310 Holdings LLC\n4384768 Canada Inc\n4384768 Canada Inc\n4399803 Canada Inc\n4399803 Canada Inc\n4399820 Canada Inc\n4437497 Canada Inc\n4437497 Canada Inc\n4437497 Canada Inc%\n443751...