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Games WorkshopAnnouncement

11/11/2014 11:00

RNS Number : 7031W
Games Workshop Group PLC
11 November 2014
GAMES WORKSHOP GROUP PLC 
("Games Workshop" or the "Company")
APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
11 November 2014
The Board of Games Workshop is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Rountree as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 January 2015.
Tom Kirby, Chairman and Acting Chief Executive Officer, will take up the position of Non-Executive Chairman with effect from that date.
Kevin, 45, joined Games Workshop in 1998. He is currently Chief Operating Officer of the Company.
Commenting on the appointment, Tom Kirby said: "The Board undertook a thorough process in selecting our new CEO, receiving a significant number of applications for the position, both internal and external. Kevin was the outstanding candidate.
The board congratulates Kevin on his appointment and wishes him every success in his new role."
For further information, please contact:
Games Workshop Group PLC 

0115 900 4003
Tom Kirby, chairman and acting CEO


Kevin Rountree, COO





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