Business
New Non Executive Director
New Non Executive Director.
About this update from Smiths News Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n RNS Number : 1680B Smiths News PLC 12 August 2008 \n \n\n\nSmiths News PLC\n\nBoard Appointment\n\nAppointment of non-executive director\n\nSmiths News, the UK's leading wholesaler of newspapers and magazines, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Brent as a non-executive director from\n1 September 2008.\n\nAndrew has held senior marketing positions in a number of leading companies including Alliance Boots Plc, Burger King Inc, Iceland Frozen Foods Plc and Procter and Gamble Inc. Andrew also spent six years in Hong Kong as Marketing Director of AS Watson developing their new generation of superstores. \n\nDennis Millard, Chairman of Smiths News commented:\n\n'We are delighted to welcome Andrew Brent to the board. Andrew brings a skill set to the board that will help us immensely at a time when we are seeking to invest in areas that extend our role into new revenue categories and markets. With a combination of his marketing acumen, business development and practical implementation experience, Andrew will be a valuable member of our Board'.\n\n\n-Ends-\n\nEnquiries:\n\nSmiths News\nKerrie Colford - Media Relations - Tel: 01793 563516\nDebbie Nicholas - Investor Relations - Tel: 01793 563641\n\nBuchanan Communications\nTim Thompson / Jeremy Garcia &nb...