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Wilmington Group Plc
12 June 2014 
 
12 June 2014 
 
Wilmington Group plc 
 
("Wilmington" or "the Group") 
 
Wilmington Group plc appoints Pedro Ros as Chief Executive 
 
Wilmington Group plc today announces that Pedro Ros will join the Board of
Wilmington on 14 July 2014 and will assume the role of Group Chief Executive
on 1 October 2014 following the publication of the Group's preliminary 2014
results and completion of the associated investor roadshow.  This follows the
announcement of Charles Brady's retirement made on 25 February 2014. 
 
Mr Ros (52) was, until June 2012, CEO and then Chairman of TNS, a global
subsidiary of WPP plc, present in 80 countries and a world leader in market
information and business analysis. 
 
From January 2006 until the acquisition of TNS by WPP in October 2008, Mr Ros
was executive director of Taylor Nelson Sofres plc, and Managing Director, TNS
Global Clients & Sectors. 
 
While working at TNS, Mr Ros undertook various roles, including Regional
Director and Divisional Global Head; he contributed to a sustained period of
organic growth, complemented by selective acquisitions which he successfully
integrated into the enlarged group. 
 
Mr Ros is Head of Strategic Insight at Creston plc, the digitally focused
insight and communications group, a role which he will relinquish on 13 June
2014. 
 
Mark Asplin, Chairman of Wilmington Group plc, said: 
 
"The Board is delighted to welcome Pedro to Wilmington. His global experience
combined with his proven ability to grow information and professional services
businesses both organically and through successfully integrated acquisitions
make him a natural choice for us. Pedro is taking on a strong platform at
Wilmington which is well positioned for the next phase of its evolution." 
 
Pedro Ros said: 
 
"Wilmington has leading market positions in its increasingly global core
markets. An ongoing focus on developing a high value offer, a leading digital
strategy and an ambitious international growth agenda will allow us to deliver
value for both our customers and our shareholders, capitalising on our current
and future opportunities". 
 
Pedro Ros has confirmed that, save as set out in this announcement, there are
no further disclosures to be made under Listing Rule 9.6.13. 
 
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For further information, please contact: 
 
 Wilmington Group Plc   Mark Asplin, Chairman FTI ConsultingCharles Palmer  020 7422 6800  020 3727 1000  
 
 
Notes to Editors 
 
Wilmington Group plc is one of the UK's leading providers of Information,
Compliance and Education for professional business markets. The Group provides
business intelligence, information, training, education, events and support
services for a variety of markets including the accountancy, banking,
charities, financial services, healthcare, insurance, legal, and pensions
sectors. Capitalised at approximately £170 million, Wilmington floated on the
London Stock Exchange in 1995. 
 
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