Goldplat plc Appointment Of New Non-Executive Chairman

 
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   Goldplat plc / Ticker: GDP / Index: AIM / Sector: Mining & Exploration 
 
   19 September 2016 
 
   Goldplat Plc 
 
   ("Goldplat" or the "Company") 
 
   Appointment of New Non-Executive Chairman 
 
   Goldplat, the AIM quoted African gold producer, announces that Mr 
Matthew Robinson will be proposed as a Director at the AGM to be 
convened for 27 October 2016, and, subject to the approval of 
shareholders, he will succeed Brian Moritz as Non-Executive Chairman of 
Goldplat. 
 
   Mr Robinson is a high profile figure in the growth company arena, with 
more than 12 years' experience in mining and resources.  Mr Robinson 
spent the last 15 years of his career as a Corporate Finance Director at 
finnCap and Panmure Gordon/Durlacher.  During this time Mr Robinson was 
responsible for establishing finnCap and Panmure Gordon's mining and 
resources investment businesses, in addition to his role as adviser to 
AIM and Official List companies on the London Stock Exchange.  Moving to 
the nascent finnCap in 2006, Mr Robinson was instrumental in its rapid 
growth which saw it become the largest nominated adviser and broking 
firm, by number of clients, on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market. 
 
   Training as a Chartered Accountant, Mr Robinson began his career at 
Binder Hamlyn and Touche Ross, the predecessor firm of Deloitte, before 
founding a business consultancy specialising in corporate turnarounds. 
Mr Robinson spent several years as the Finance Director and Company 
Secretary of Internet Music Shop, one of the first online music 
retailers.  During his time with the company, Mr Robinson managed its 
merger with European competitor Boxman.com, with turnover growing to 
over GBP12 million per annum, and was responsible for raising 
approximately GBP20 million of equity. 
 
   Gerard Kisbey-Green, CEO of Goldplat commented: "Firstly, I would like 
to extend my sincere thanks to Brian, who is also stepping down as a 
Director, for his many years of support, guidance and tireless efforts 
to grow the Company, build revenue and expand Goldplat's operational 
footprint across Africa.  He has been an important part of the team and 
his input has been highly instrumental in getting Goldplat to this stage 
in its evolution.  I wish him the very best in all of his future 
endeavours. 
 
   I believe that Matthew, a corporate specialist with extensive commercial, 
transactional and fundraising expertise, is an extremely valuable 
addition to our Board.  During the course of his career he has 
demonstrated his ability to advise and steward publicly listed companies 
towards achieving their growth objectives, in addition to working 
directly for a public company and navigating successful corporate 
transactions and equity fundraisings.  I  look forward to welcoming him 
to the Board, if approved by shareholders at the AGM, and to working 
closely together to continue building Goldplat in the future." 
 
   The following additional information regarding Mr Matthew Seymour 
Robinson, aged 57, is disclosed under Schedule 2 paragraph (g) of the 
AIM Rules for Companies: 
 
 
 
 
Current directorships     Former directorships and/or partnerships (within the 
and/or partnerships        last five years) 
FPIA Partners (UK)        - 
Limited 
Peel Systems Ltd 
 A Private Room Limited 
 
 
   Mr Robinson resigned as a director of Boxman UK Ltd on 31 May 2000.  On 
30 October 2000 the company was placed into creditors voluntary 
liquidation; the liquidation was concluded and the company struck off on 
6 December 2007.  The statement of affairs prepared on 30 October 2000 
showed an estimated deficiency as regards creditors of approximately 
GBP10.9 million, of which approximately GBP10.4m were intra-group 
creditors. 
 
   **ENDS** 
 
   For further information visit www.goldplat.com or contact: 
 
 
 
 
Gerard Kisbey-Green, CEO   Goldplat plc                      [phone] 
 
Colin Aaronson/ Jen       Grant Thornton UK LLP 
 Clarke/ Daniel Bush       (Nominated Adviser)             [phone] 
 
Andrew Raca/Justin 
 McKeegan                  VSA Capital (Broker)            [phone] 
 
Charlotte Page/ Susie      St Brides Media Partners Ltd 
 Geliher                    (Financial PR)                [phone] 
 
 
 
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contained therein. 
 
   Source: Goldplat plc via Globenewswire 
 
 
 
 

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