UBM plc Directors' Announcement under LR 9.6.11

 
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7 August 2017: for immediate release 
 
                    Directors' Announcement under LR 9.6.11 
 
                           Dame Helen Alexander CBE 
 
Further to the announcement on 21 July 2017, it is with a profound and deep 
sadness that the Board of UBM plc shares the news that its Chairman, Dame Helen 
Alexander CBE, passed away on 5 August following a period of illness. 
 
On behalf of the Board, Acting Chairman, Greg Lock said: 
 
"The thoughts of everyone at UBM are with Helen's family and friends, and we 
extend our deepest sympathies to them. In her role as Chairman, Helen has 
demonstrated exceptional leadership and was critical to the successful 
re-creation of UBM as a leading events business over the past four years." 
 
"In an extraordinarily successful and diverse career, Dame Helen has been a 
leading figure in the international business, media and education communities 
as well as being at the forefront of the rightful promotion of the skills and 
capabilities of women in business. All this and more she achieved with a gentle 
humility and fundamental kindness." 
 
"We would like to salute a remarkable career and a wonderful person." 
 
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                                   Contacts 
 
Kate Postans       Head of Investor      [e-mail]  [phone] 
                   Relations & Corporate [e-mail] 
                   Communications 
 
Caroline Daniel    Brunswick Group       [e-mail]     [phone] 
Craig Breheny 
 
Notes to Editors 
 
UBM plc is the largest pure-play B2B Events organiser in the world. 
 
In an increasingly digital world, the value of connecting on a meaningful, 
human level has never been more important.  At UBM, our deep knowledge and 
passion for the industry sectors we serve allow us to create valuable 
experiences where people can succeed. At our events people build relationships, 
close deals and grow their businesses. 
 
Our 3,750+ people, based in more than 20 countries, serve more than 50 
different industry sectors - from fashion to pharmaceutical ingredients.  Our 
global networks, skilled, passionate people and market-leading events provide 
exciting opportunities for business people to achieve their ambitions. 
 
For more information, go to www.ubm.com; for UBM corporate news, follow us on 
Twitter at @UBM. 
 
 
 
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