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MCS SERVICES LIMITED — Board/Management Information 2016
Jan 19, 2016
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Board/Management Information
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20 January 2016
Australian Securities Exchange Level 40, Central Park 152-154 St George’s Terrace Perth WA 6000
THE HON. ROBERT CHARLES KUCERA APM JP APPOINTED AS CHAIRMAN OF MCS SERVICES LIMITED
MCS Services Limited (ASX: MSG ) ( MCS Services ) ( Company ) is pleased to announce the appointment of the Honourable Robert Charles (Bob) Kucera APM JP as the Company’s Independent Chairman.
Mr. Kucera maintains a prestigious 34-year career in the Western Australian Police Force, achieving the rank of Assistant Commissioner before retiring in 2001 when elected to State Parliament for the seat of Yokine. Having entered Western Australia Parliament, Bob served as Minister of Health, Sports and Recreation, Regional Minister for Peel and the South West of Western Australia, Disability Services, Small Business, Tourism, Rottnest Island, Multicultural Affairs, Seniors and Volunteering.
Mr. Kucera has represented the Western Australian Government nationally and internationally by serving, and chairing, numerous committees and inquiries such as the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Health, Economics and Industry, the Australian Ministers’ Council for Citizenship, the Cabinet Sub-Committee for Regional Western Australia and the Social Justice Strategy Committee.
Mr. Kucera is a long-standing Board Member, member and a past and present Patron of many community, volunteer and sporting group associations such as the West Coast Eagles Football Club, the Western Force Rugby Union Club, Football West (Soccer), Basketball WA, and the Fremantle Sailing Club.
As a Winston Churchill Memorial Fellow, Mr. Kucera studied in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom and holds tertiary qualifications in applied and business management, Diplomas of Policing and Criminal Investigation, and is a graduate of Central Metropolitan TAFE, the Australian Institute of Police Management, and Charles Sturt University.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Paul Simmons, Chief Executive Officer of MCS Services said:
“The appointment of the Honourable Robert Kucera APM JP as the Company’s Chairman is a significant statement regarding the Company’s intention to become one of the leading fully integrated security providers in the country.
His 34 years of experience in Western Australia’s police force, his two terms in Western Australian Parliament as a Labour and Independent Member, his involvement nationally and internationally as a member of National and State Committees and his ongoing contribution to the Western Australian community, brings immense experience to the Company.”
“I would like to welcome him on behalf of our employees, shareholders and Board of Directors.“ Simmons added.
Mr Kucera commented, “I am delighted to join MCS and help lead such a dynamic and customer focused organisation. I am pleased to be able to offer to the Company, and its shareholders, a strong and proven record of governance in
MCS Services Limited ABN 55 119 641 986
Registered Office – 79 Angas Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000 Operations Office – 3/108 Winton Road, Joondalup, WA, 6027
Tel: +61 8 8223 1680 Tel: +61 8 9301 2420
www.redgumresources.com www.mcssecurity.com.au
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community groups. Being able to provide an extensive background in both National and State government and the security industry, at a time when security has become a cornerstone of life in our nation is a challenge I am truly looking forward to.”
The Company advises that Mr. Thomas Jon Pickett has resigned as a Non-Executive Director of the Company. The Company wishes to acknowledge, and thank, Mr Pickett for his valuable contributions to the MCS Services transaction and wishes him well in his future endeavours.
For, and on behalf of, the Board of Directors of the Company,
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Josh Puckridge Director
MCS Services Limited
About MCS Services Limited
MCS Services Group is an Australian Securities Exchange listed (ASX: MSG) and one of the largest fully integrated security providers in Western Australia, employing over 500 operational staff and supervisors.
MCS Services Group specialises in asset security at government offices and facilities, major commercial property sites, and retail shopping centres, sports stadiums, construction sites and other ancillary sites and major events throughout Western Australia.
MCS Services Group is an established, profitable and growing business that is focussed on both strategic acquisitions of high-quality security businesses that will complement its existing operations, and strong underlying organic growth to generate positive returns for our shareholders.
MCS Services Group commenced trading on the Australian Securities Exchange on 29 December 2015.
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