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HALIFAX, Aug. 6 /CNW/ - The Board of Directors of Clarke Inc. ("Clarke") announced today that Marie Mullally has been appointed to Clarke's Board. Currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation, Ms. Mullally is also a member of a number of public sector, private and not for profit boards.
George Armoyan, Executive Chairman of Clarke, said "I am delighted to welcome Marie Mullally to the Clarke Board. Given her breadth of experience in management and financial matters she will be a strong addition".
Prior to joining Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation, Ms. Mullally held several senior positions within Nova Scotia's public sector, including the Registrar of Motor Vehicles and the creator of the Access Nova Scotia service delivery model.
Ms. Mullally has received both Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Business Administration degrees - where she ranked first in her class of 100 graduates - from Dalhousie University. In 2007 Ms. Mullally was named a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Nova Scotia and in 2008 the Institute named Ms. Mullally Chartered Accountant of the Year.
About Clarke
Halifax-based Clarke Inc., led by an entrepreneurial team of investment professionals, is an activist and catalyst investment company that creates shareholder value by identifying businesses with the potential for improved performance, and working actively to uncover the value.
Clarke's securities trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CKI, CKI.DB, CKI.DB.A); for more information about Clarke Inc., please visit our website at www.clarkeinc.com.
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