Board changes
25/02/2008 7:03am
UK Regulatory
RNS Number:6249O
Myhome International PLC
25 February 2008
Embargoed for release at 7.00 a.m. 25 February 2008
Myhome International plc
("Myhome" or the "Company")
Board changes
On 4 February 2008 the Company announced that it intended to separate the roles
of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The Board is pleased to announce the
appointment of Jon Pither as the Company's Non Executive Chairman effective as
of today. As a result of the appointment, Russell O'Connell will become Chief
Executive of the Company as of today with responsibility for delivering the
Board's strategy.
Jon Peter Pither (aged 73) is a well known non-executive Director with extensive
experience of AIM companies. Since 1991 he has worked extensively with growing
companies in a non-executive capacity and is Chairman of Active Capital Trust
plc and Deputy Chairman of the Alumasc Group plc and Jourdan plc. Prior to 1991,
Jon worked as managing director of Amari plc, an international group of
engineering companies from 1969 until 1988 when it was acquired by Glynwed
International plc. Jon Pither has previously been a member of the AIM advisory
committee.
The Company also announces the resignation of Jonathan Jenkins and Simon
McNeill-Ritchie as Directors of the Company. The Board would like to thank both
Jonathan and Simon for their work over the last few years particularly in moving
the Company from PLUS Markets to AIM and in developing a successful acquisition
strategy.
Russell O'Connell, Chief Executive of Myhome commented: "The Board is delighted
to welcome Jon Pither as its new non-executive Chairman. Jon has considerable
experience of assisting growth companies on AIM and in the private sector and
will help the Board develop Myhome's plans to be the leading domestic services
and automotive franchise provider. I would like to personally thank Jonathan and
Simon for their contribution to the Company's success over the last few years
and wish them both the best for the future."
Jon Pither commented: "I have been watching the progress of Myhome with
interest for a number of years. I am delighted to be joining the Board as
Chairman and look forward to making a substantial contribution to the ongoing
success of the business."
Save as disclosed below, there are no further details required to be disclosed
pursuant to schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules.
Listed below are the names of the companies of which Jon Peter Pither, (aged
73), has been a director or partner at any time in the past five years.
Current Directorships or Partnerships Directorships or Partnerships held in the
last 5 years
Active Capital Trust plc Amerisur Resources plc
Aortech International plc Argenta Holdings plc
BGC Limited Boldappeal Limited
Bluehone Aim VCT plc Crossway Marketing Limited
Corpex Limited Dolomore Limited
Creative Entertainment Events Limited Eurokit U.K. Limited
Creative Entertainment Group plc Galatial Ace plc
Fenns Bank Estates Limited Health Source Limited
Hamilton Laird Consulting Limited Imprimatur Capital Limited
Jourdan plc Lady in Leisure Group plc
Nailport Limited Maison Caurette Holdings Limited
Nothern Bear plc Maximuse Limited
Southern Bear plc Metnor Group plc
Southern Bear Trading Limited Pacesetter Travel Limited
St Helen's Capital plc Phoenix Health Clubs Limited
St Helen's Private Equity plc Premier Books (UK) Limited
St Helen's Property Investments Limited Premier Direct Group plc
Surrey Management Services Limited Premium Bars and Restaurants plc
Tarvail Limited SOC Group plc
The AIM VCT plc SOC Insurance Fund plc
The Alumasc Group plc Soundworth Limited
World Telecom Public Limited Company Sourceunit Limited
Springs Roofing Limited
Tanfield Group plc
The Floor Joist Company (Northern) Limited
Ultimate Leisure (Coast) Limited
Ultimate Leisure Limited
Jon Pither has been a director, at the time or in the 12 months preceding such
events, of the following companies which entered receivership, a creditors'
voluntary liquidation, administration, a company voluntary arrangement or any
composition or arrangement with its creditors generally or any class of its
creditors:
Company Further information
World Telecom Public The company was placed in administrative receivership in
Limited Company December 1999. Mr Pither was appointed on 1 July1994 and
continues to act as a Director.
Fenns Bank Estates Limited The company was placed into creditors voluntary liquidation
on 26 February 2002. Mr Pither was appointed as a director
on 3 May 1999 and continues to act as a Director.
Dolomore Limited The company was placed in administrative receivership on 25
March 1996. Mr Pither was appointed as non-executive
Chairman on 9 September 1995 and resigned on 31 December
2003.
Maison Caurette Holdings The company was placed in administrative receivership on 25
Limited March 1996. Mr Pither was appointed as a director of this
non-trading subsidiary of Dolomore Limited on 14 July 1994
and served until the company was dissolved on 8 July 1997.
Avon Holdings Limited The company was placed in administrative receivership on 2
January 2001. Mr Pither was appointed as a director on 1
October 1992 and resigned on 22 January 2001.
Avon Group Holdings The company was placed in administrative receivership on 2
Limited January 2001. Mr Pither was appointed as a director on 25
January 1996 and resigned on 22 January 2001.
Lady In Leisure Group plc The company was placed in administrative receivership in
August 2001. The order was discharged in January 2005. Mr
Pither was appointed as non-executive chairman on 26 June
1996 and served until the company was dissolved on 15
November 2005.
Eurokit U.K. Limited The company was placed in administrative receivership on 15
March 2001. Mr Pither was appointed as a director on 1 July
1991 and resigned on 2 March 2004.
Nailport Limited The company was subject to a compulsory liquidation order on
26 June 2007. Mr Pither was appointed as a director on 23
January 2006 and continues to act as a director.
Galatial Ace plc The company was subject to a members voluntary liquidation
order on 12 February 2004. Mr Pither was appointed as a
director on 16 April 1996 and resigned on 25 March 2004.
As at 27 February 2008 Jon Pither had no interest in the ordinary shares of 5
pence each in the Company.
Enquiries:
Myhome International plc 01372 471 575
Russell O'Connell investorrelations@myhome.com
Noble & Company Limited 020 7763 2200
Nick Naylor
Bishopsgate Communications Limited 020 7562 3350
Maxine Barnes
Nick Rome
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