Appointment of Non-Executive Director

 

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RNS Number : 4679O 
Alexon Group PLC 
30 June 2010 
 

30 June, 2010 
 
                                Alexon Group plc 
          Appointment of Avril Palmer-Baunack as Non-Executive Director 
 
Alexon Group plc is pleased to announce that Avril Palmer-Baunack has been 
appointed a Non-Executive Director, with effect from 1st July 2010. 
 
Avril, 46, is currently Chief Executive Officer of Autologic Holdings PLC, the 
AIM quoted automotive services company. She has over 20 years of commercial 
experience, including tenure as Chief Executive Officer at Universal Salvage plc 
where she led a successful turnaround strategy. Avril has substantial experience 
in developing online business capabilities and will bring an exciting and 
innovative approach to Alexon. She is a Non-Executive Director of Helphire Group 
plc. 
 
Richard Handover, Chairman of Alexon, said: 
 
"Avril will be an excellent addition to the Board and I am delighted to welcome 
her. She brings a wealth of diversity and a fresh perspective which will prove 
invaluable to Alexon. She is an innovator with lots of pioneering e-com activity 
and the Board very much looks forward to working with her". 
 
Avril Palmer-Baunack, added: 
 
"I am really pleased to be joining Alexon at such an exciting stage in its 
turnaround. It remains a challenging time for the retail sector but I am 
confident that Alexon's brands, strong management team and clear plan will 
ensure success.  I look forward to working with Jane, John and the rest of the 
team." 
 
There are no further details required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 
9.6.13 in connection with Avril Palmer-Baunack 's appointment. 
 
Enquiries: 
 
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| Alexon Group plc                               | 01582 723131  | 
| Jane McNally, Chief Executive Officer          |               | 
| John Boyle, Group Finance Director and Company |               | 
| Secretary                                      |               | 
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| Brunswick Group LLP                            | 020 7404 5959 | 
| Simon Sporborg / Zoe Bird                      |               | 
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