REG - Real Good Food PLC - Board Change
RNS Number : 0971XReal Good Food PLC07 August 2018
Real Good Food plc
("Real Good Food" or "the Company")
Board Change
Real Good Food plc (AIM: RGD) the diversified food business, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael (Mike) Holt as Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with immediate effect.
Mike is currently a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee at Schroders Asian Total Return Investment Company PLC. Mike has held a number of executive roles, giving him significant public market experience. He was Chief Financial Officer at Low & Bonar PLC for 7 years, between 2010-2017, the international performance materials group, listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. At Low & Bonar PLC he played a pivotal role in the restructuring of the company and helped to strengthen the platform for future growth.
Prior to joining Low & Bonar PLC, Mike was Group Finance Director of Vp plc, the specialist equipment rental group, for 6 years from 2004. Prior to that time, he held a number of senior financial positions with Rolls-Royce Group plc within the UK, the USA and Hong Kong. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.
In addition to his role as Independent Non-Executive Director, Mr Holt will take on the role as Chair of the Audit Committee of the Company.
Hugh Cawley, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome Mike to the Board and I am confident that his extensive public market experience will add significant value to the Company. I look forward to working with him as we continue to implement our plan to improve the Group's performance."
Enquiries:
Real Good Food plc
Hugh Cawley, Chief Executive
Harveen Rai, Finance Director
Tel: 0151 541 3790
finnCap Limited (Nomad and Broker)
Matt Goode / Carl Holmes / James Thompson (Corporate Finance)
Tel: 020 7220 0500
MHP Communications (Financial PR)
Reg Hoare / Katie Hunt
Tel: 020 3128 8100
About Real Good Food
Real Good Food plc is a diversified food business serving a number of market sectors including retail, manufacturing, foodservice and export. The Company focuses on three main markets: Cake Decoration (Renshaw and Rainbow Dust Colours), Food Ingredients (R W Scott and Brighter Foods) and Premium Bakery (Haydens and Chantilly Patisserie).
The information communicated in this announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014.
The following information regarding the appointment of Michael John Holt, aged 57, is disclosed under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:
Current directorships and/or partnerships:
Former directorships and/or partnerships (within the last five years):
Schroders Asian Total Return Investment Company PLC
Target Ovarian Cancer Trust
Hollybank Trustees Limited
A.G. Scott Textile Limited
Low & Bonar PLC
Low & Bonar Hull Limited
LCM Constructions Products Limited
R.H. Cole Investments Limited
Cupa Engineering Co Limited
Waddington Cartons Ltd
Bonar Rotaform Limited
Bonar Silver Limited
Rotaform Plastics Limited
Nuway Manufacturing Co. Limited
Cole Group Limited
Bonar Plastics Limited
Bonar Systems Limited
Placell Limited
Bonar Pack Centre Limited
Bonar Nuway Limited
Gaskell Carpet Tiles Limited
Bamber Carpets Limited
Goldtide Limited
Modulus Flooring Systems Limited
Platinum Prestige Limited
Bonar International Holdings Ltd
Bryanston 55 Ltd
Leisurewear Africa Ltd
Bonar Ventures Ltd
Low & Bonar UK Limited
LOBO Nominees Limited
LOBEX Limited
Low & Bonar Pension Scheme (1986) Trustee Limited
Low & Bonar Dundee Limited
There are no further disclosures required under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.
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