IG DESIGN GROUP PLC — Board/Management Information 2015

Dec 15, 2015

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International Greetings PLC

15 December 2015

15 December 2015

International Greetings PLC

("International Greetings" or the "Group")

Directorate Change

International Greetings PLC, one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, importers and distributors of gift packaging and greetings, stationery and creative play products, today announces the appointment of Mark Tentori as a Non-Executive Director to the Board effective from 1 January 2016.  Mark is a qualified accountant (ACA) and will also Chair the Audit Committee.

Mark, aged 52, is currently Group Chief Financial Officer of Adelie Foods Group Limited, which manufactures and supplies sandwiches to high street retailers and is owned by private equity group HIG.  Prior to this, Mark has held a number of other senior roles in public and private companies which operate in a wide range of sectors and geographic locations.  Most recently, these have included Group Chief Financial Officer of Deb Group Ltd, a specialist manufacturer across mainland Europe, North America and Australasia, United Coffee which operates nine factories with 1,100 employees in six countries and LINPAC Group Ltd, the multi-national plastic packaging company.

John Charlton, Chairman said:

"On behalf on the Board of International Greetings, I am delighted that Mark is joining us as a Non-Executive Director. Mark brings a wealth of both business and operational experience which will be crucial as we enter a new phase of growth."  

Current and previous directorships

Other than that set out below, there are no other matters that are required to be disclosed under Schedule 2 paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules in relation to the appointment of Mark Tentori.

Current directorships	Directorships within the last five years
Adelie Foods Group Limited	Deb Group Ltd
Mazal Limited	UCC Coffee UK Limited

Mr Tentori is also a Member of the 'Cycle Watch' non-executive board which provides guidance and advice to executive board responsible for managing the Queen's private estate.

For further information, please contact:
International Greetings plc John Charlton, Chairman Paul Fineman, Chief Executive Anthony Lawrinson, Chief Financial Officer	Tel: 0152 588 7310
Cenkos Securities plc Bobbie Hilliam Harry Pardoe	Tel: 0207 397 8900
FTI Consulting Jonathon Brill Tom Hufton	Tel: 0203 727 1000

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