REG - East Imperial PLC - Management and Board changes

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02/02/2024 07:00

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RNS Number : 7853B  East Imperial PLC  02 February 2024

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2 February 2024

East Imperial plc

("East Imperial" or the "Company")

 

Management and Board changes

East Imperial, the global purveyor of super-premium beverages, announces that
its Finance Director, Andrew Robertson, will step down as a director and leave
the Company with effect from 16 February 2024. The Board would like to thank
Andrew for his help and support during his time with the Company.

The Board of East Imperial is pleased to announce that Graham Duncan has
joined East Imperial as non-board Chief Financial Officer on a part-time
basis, and Ciali de Jager has been appointed as Financial Controller.

Graham is a highly experienced UK-based accountant with extensive capital
markets and financial reporting experience, as both an adviser and a director
and Chairman of UK-listed companies. Graham will be UK-based and supported by
Ciali de Jager as Financial Controller, who has highly relevant sector
experience and will be located in Auckland.

Tony Burt, Chairman and CEO, commented: "We wish Andrew well in his new
pursuits, and we are delighted to welcome Graham and Ciali, who will create a
solid international team that reflects our corporate structure and global
business plan."

 

For further information, please contact:

 East Imperial plc                                           investors@eastimperial.com (mailto:investors@eastimperial.com)

 Anthony Burt

 Allenby Capital Limited (Broker)                            +44 (0)20 3328 5656

 Guy McDougall / Matt Butlin (Sales and Corporate Broking)

 Jeremy Porter / Piers Shimwell (Corporate Finance)

 

About East Imperial

Founded in New Zealand and Singapore in 2012, East Imperial produces a range
of super-premium mixers that sell throughout APAC, the US and EMEA. Guided by
a clear strategy to capitalise on the growing demand for premiumisation across
the beverage industry, East Imperial has sold over 32 million bottles in over
20 countries since its founding, with popular products including Old World
Tonic Water, Grapefruit Tonic Water, Yuzu Tonic Water and Mombasa Ginger Beer.
In 2023, East Imperial won 9 medals at the coveted Tonic & Mixers Masters
Competition in London. The Company was founded on the philosophy of creating
exquisite products defined by heritage, tradition, and authenticity. All
products are made from high quality, all-natural ingredients, reflecting East
Imperial's commitment to providing a sustainable product and minimising
environmental impacts at every stage of the manufacturing process. For more
information about East Imperial and its premium mixers. Visit
https://www.eastimperial.com.

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