Directorate Change
29 Mai 2003 - 6:50PM
UK Regulatory
RNS Number:7052L
Epic Group PLC
29 May 2003
29 May 2003
Epic Group plc ("Epic")
Change in Non-Executive Directorships
Epic Group, the UK's leading e-learning company, today announced that Brian
Stevens, has been appointed a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.
Epic also announced that David Bull, currently Non-Executive Deputy Chairman,
has stated his intention to step down following greater responsibilities in an
extended executive position with Scotland Online.
Brian Stevens is the Chairman of Finance and Education Services ("FEdS"), an
organisation that works with business, education and government to improve
skills within the working environment. At the core of FedS, Brian runs The
Business Forum for Lifelong Learning, a focus group made up of over 50 national
and multinational companies.
Prior to these roles, Brian was Director of External Relations at the British
Bankers' Association, between 1995 and 1996 an advisor to the Commons Select
Committee on Education and Employment and the business representative on the
then Secretary of State's Advisory committee on School Improvement. Between
1985 and 1995 Brian was Director of the Banking Information Service ("BiS") part
of the British Bankers Association where he was involved in establishing a
number of organisations focusing on strategic training issues.
Brian Stevens has also confirmed that there is no additional information with
regards to his appointment that would require disclosure pursuant to paragraph
(f) of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules.
David Bull, the Non-Executive Deputy Chairman, who has served as a director
since 10 September 1999, has stated his intention to step down from the Board on
31 May 2003. David recently became Executive Chairman of Scotland Online and
with his increased responsibilities wants to concentrate on the new role.
Michael Inwards, the Chairman, commented:
"We are delighted that Brian Stevens has agreed to join the Board. The wealth
of knowledge he brings, especially in government related online learning,
increases Epic's penetration in the public sector as we increasingly focus on
government, health and education contracts. Clearly his experience with banking
organisations and multinational companies also benefits our work in the private
sector.
It is with sadness that we see David Bull leave us. He has made an enormous
contribution to the growth of Epic and, on behalf of the Board, I would like to
wish him well for the future."
Information on Brian Stevens:
Keith Brian Havelock Stevens, aged 60, has confirmed that the names of all
companies and partnerships of which he is or has been a director or partner at
any time in the last five years are as set out below:
Current Directorships
Finance & Education Services Limited
FSTV
For further information:
Donald Clark (Chief Executive Officer) 01273 728686
Stephen Oliver (Chief Financial Officer) 01273 728686
James Chandler/ Brian Coleman-Smith /Gemma Smith 020 7398 3300
Beattie Financial
Notes to editors:
Epic Group plc (www.epic.co.uk) is the leading online learning company in the
UK. For nearly 20 years Epic has been a consistent leader and innovator,
producing ground-breaking and award winning work.
Epic creates complete integrated learning solutions for clients embracing blends
of online learning, workshops, performance support and collaborative
communities. Services range from consultancy through content production and
technology solutions (both bespoke and generic) to testing and localisation.
Epic's extensive client list includes:
In the financial sector, Barclays, Lloyds TSB and The Royal Bank of Scotland
In the government sector, central government departments (DWP, DfES, FCO), the
Cabinet Office, regional bodies (Scottish Enterprise, the Welsh Development
Agency) and Inland Revenue, Customs & Excise.
In education and health, Ufi learndirect, UKeUniversities, NHSU (National Health
Service University).
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