Daniel Stewart Securities PLC Non-Executive Director Appointed (6780S)

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RNS Number : 6780S

Daniel Stewart Securities PLC

10 July 2015

For immediate release: 7.00am 10 July 2015

Daniel Stewart Securities plc

('Daniel Stewart' or 'the Company')

Appointment of Andrew McIver as Non-Executive Director

Daniel Stewart Securities plc (AIM: DAN), the investment bank providing corporate advisory, institutional stockbroking and wealth management services, announces the appointment with immediate effect, of Andrew Ross McIver, 52, as an independent Non-Executive Director. Mr McIver will also sit on the Company's Audit Committee.

Mr McIver was most recently Chief Executive of Sportingbet Plc, the leading international online gaming company, leaving in March 2013 after overseeing its sale to William Hill PLC and GVC PLC for GBP480 million. During his seven years as Chief Executive, Sportingbet Plc enjoyed a period of significant growth, despite having to refocus its operational focus, following regulatory changes enforced by authorities in the US. Mr McIver managed the process of refocusing; rebuilding; growing and eventually selling the business for a healthy premium to its then market value.

Prior to becoming Chief Executive of Sportingbet Plc, Andrew was Group Finance Director from 2001 to 2006. He started his career at Arthur Andersen where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant, before moving to Corporate Finance with Kleinwort Benson Investment Bank. He has also held senior finance roles at a number of well-known companies including: Signet Group plc, Ladbroke Group plc, British Telecom plc and House of Fraser plc.

Peter Shea, Chairman, commented: "We are committed to strengthening the overall composition of our Board, and Andrew's appointment is a big first step to achieving that aim. To attract somebody of his market calibre is very pleasing for all stakeholders in our Company. As well as having an excellent working knowledge of UK capital markets, he has also worked in Investment Banking and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. This experience makes him a great addition to our team. On behalf of everyone at Daniel Stewart I warmly welcome him to the Board."

Andrew McIver, added: "I am very pleased to be joining the Board of Daniel Stewart during this challenging phase in the Company's development. The refocusing of the business model and strengthening of the balance sheet gives the Company a strong platform to work from, as it seeks to re-establish growth."

Save as disclosed above and detailed below, there are no other details to be disclosed regarding Andrew McIver's appointment as required under paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules.

Current Directorships and Partnerships as at the date of this announcement

 
 Beech Lawn Management Company 
  Limited 
 11 Chichester Terrace Limited 
 Marmont Enterprises Limited 
 Chroma Sports Limited 
 

Directorships and Partnerships held during the past five years

 
 Sportingbet PLC 
  Sportingbet Limited 
 Sportingbet (Management Services) 
  Limited 
 Sportingbet (IT Services) 
  Limited 
 Interactive Sports Limited 
 Sporting Odds Limited 
 Sportingbet (Product Services) 
  Limited 
 Sportingbet Holdings Limited 
 Priorityclear Limited 
 Centrebet UK Limited 
  The Sportingbet Foundation 
  Limited 
  Superodds International Limited 
 

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Enquiries:

DANIEL STEWART SECURITIES PLC

Peter Shea, Chairman

Tel: [phone]

BEAUMONT CORNISH LIMITED

Roland Cornish/ James Biddle

Tel: [phone]

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