SYNSTAR PLC
26 October 1999
BOARD APPOINTMENT
Synstar Plc ('Synstar'), announces the appointment to the Board of Alan
Coles, Group Human Resources Director.
Mr Coles, 51, joined Granada Computer Services (now Synstar) in September
1992 and was a member of the management team throughout the subsequent
management buyout and the IPO this year. He is a significant shareholder in
his own right.
Mr Coles previously worked in a variety of human resources and personnel
positions in Thorn EMI, culminating in four years as Human Resources Director
at Thorn Security. During his career he has also worked at Rothmans, Standard
Telephones & Cables and British Steel.
Richard Ferre, Chief Executive, said:
'As a service organisation, employees at every level are critical to our
business. Alan has been with us through many phases of change and development
and this appointment reflects our confidence in his ability to ensure our
people meet the standards we need to maintain to keep our competitive edge.
I am delighted to welcome him to the Board.'
Enquiries:
Susy Streeter GCI Focus Group Ltd 0171 600 1392