Pennant International Group PLC Appointment of Non-Executive Director (2917C)

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RNS Number : 2917C

Pennant International Group PLC

14 June 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 14 June 2019

PENNANT INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC

Directorate Change

Pennant International Group plc ("Pennant", the "Group", or the "Company"), the AIM quoted supplier of integrated training and support solutions, products and services which train and assist operators and maintainers in the defence and regulated civilian sectors, is pleased to announce that Philip James Cotton has been appointed as a new Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 14 June 2019.

Mr Cotton, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, is a former KPMG partner with extensive experience of working with businesses in the defence and aerospace sectors (with audit clients including various BAE Systems group companies, Agusta Westland (now Leonardo Helicopters), Airbus UK, Eurocopter UK (now Airbus Helicopters), Rotork and VT Group).

Mr Cotton is currently the Chair of Governors of Solent University and also chairs the Audit Committee of World Sailing.

Mr Cotton will chair Pennant's Audit Committee.

Commenting on the appointment, Philip Walker (CEO) said; "We are delighted to welcome Philip onto the Board and look forward to benefiting from his significant knowledge and expertise".

The following details in relation to the appointment of Mr Philip Cotton (aged 60) are disclosed in accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules:

 
 Current directorships   Past directorships held within 
                          last five years 
----------------------  ------------------------------- 
 None                    KPMG LLP 
                        ------------------------------- 
                         KPMG Europe LLP 
                        ------------------------------- 
 

There are no other disclosures required in accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules.

Enquiries:

 
 Pennant International Group plc    www.pennantplc.co.uk 
 Philip Walker, CEO 
  David Clements, Commercial & 
  Risk Director                     [phone] 
 
 WH Ireland Limited (Nomad and      www.whirelandcb.com 
  Broker) 
 Mike Coe 
  Chris Savidge                     [phone] 
 
 Walbrook PR (Financial PR)         [e-mail] 
 Paul Vann                          [phone] 
  Tom Cooper                         Mob: [phone] 
 

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