Directorate Change
15 February 2019
Countryside Properties PLC
Board Appointment
Countryside Properties PLC (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Townsend as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 March 2019. Simon's membership on the Board Committees will be considered in due course.
Simon is Chief Executive Officer of Ei Group plc and Non-Executive Vice Chairman of the British Beer and Pub Association.
He has worked in the pub and leisure industry for over 25 years in various sales, marketing, commercial and operational roles, previously with Whitbread PLC, Allied Domecq PLC, The Rank Group Plc and Marston, Thompson & Evershed PLC.
Commenting, Company Chairman David Howell said, "We are delighted that Simon Townsend has agreed to join the Board. His experience of business change in a consumer-facing industry will enable him to make a valuable contribution to the future development of Countryside".
There are no other matters which require disclosure under paragraph 9.6.13R of the FCA's Listing Rules.
Enquires:
Gary Whitaker
Company Secretary
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