FLARE GROUP PLC
20 October 1999
BOARD APPOINTMENT
NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Flare Group plc ('Flare'), the manufacturer and distributor
to the international ceramics markets, announces the
resignation of its Chairman, David Heynes, who has retired
from the board with immediate effect. Ron Trenter, who was
appointed a non-executive director of Flare in January
1999, will act as Chairman in his place.
Ron Trenter, is Chairman of Oasis Healthcare and a non-
executive director of Upton & Southern Holdings Plc. From
1971 to 1993 Mr Trenter was an executive at Texas Homecare
where he became Chairman and Chief Executive in 1991. His
time at Texas Homecare included the opening of its first
store in 1972 through to the establishment of 230 D.I.Y.
superstores throughout the UK and operations overseas.
Tony Brierley, Chief Executive said :
'I would like to thank David Heynes for his contribution to
the Group and to wish him well for the future. Ron has
enormous experience from a varies career which will be of
great benefit to the Group during the time ahead.'
Contacts:
Tony Brierley, Chief Executive
Flare Group plc Tel: 01782 847151
Tim Anderson / Isabel Petre
Buchanan Communications Tel: 0171 466 5000