Macromac PLC Board changes (5884H)
17 März 2015 - 8:01AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 5884H
Macromac PLC
17 March 2015
17 March 2015
Macromac plc
("Macromac", "the Company" or "the Group")
Board changes
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
The Board of Macromac (AIM: MACC) is pleased to announce that
Sir Richard Heygate has been appointed to the Board of the Company
as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 16 March 2015.
Sir Richard began his career at IBM, where he led the team that
developed the world's first ATM, before moving to McKinsey where he
worked for over 20 years as a senior partner focused on Information
Technology and Communication practices. During his final three
years at McKinsey, between 1995 and 1998, Sir Richard set up
Sophron Partners as an in-house technical support team in the
emerging discipline of CRM. Sophron became an established CRM
consultancy with major blue-chip clients such as Bank of Ireland,
Vodafone and Toyota. Sir Richard served as the company's CEO until
its sale to CACI in 2006. Sir Richard has also been a consultant
and director of a number of technology focused companies, including
Propero, between 2002 and 2006, Welford Technology Partners and Web
Connectivity. He set up Anglo Cathay Enterprises in 2013 to provide
cultural and lifestyle services for high profile Chinese citizens
and corporations visiting the UK. Recently he set up the 88
initiative to build new working relationships between the UK and
China.
Resignation of Non-Executive Director
The Board of Macromac also confirms that, following the
announcement dated 26 February 2015, David Mathewson, currently a
Non-Executive Director of the Company, has stepped down from the
board of the Company with effect from 16 March 2015 in order to
concentrate on his other business interests.
Appointment of K C Chong as a consultant to the Company
On 26 September 2014 the Company announced the resignation of K
C Chong as Finance Director of Macromac to pursue other business
opportunities, such resignation effective from 22 March 2015. K C
has been working with Macromac during his notice period in order to
effect a smooth transition for the key responsibilities within the
finance function and to assist the Company in identifying a
replacement Finance Director.
The Company announces that K C Chong has been appointed as a
consultant to Macromac in relation to the Group's finance function.
The consultancy agreement will be for a 6 month period effective
from 1 April 2015. Under his consultancy agreement, K C will be
responsible for tutoring and mentoring Audrey Foo, the Group's
existing Finance Controller, with the objective of her being
appointed Finance Director in the future.
Macromac CEO Michael Lew commented: "We would like to thank
David Mathewson for his contribution to the Company over the time
spent as the Non Executive Chairman of the Company and more
recently as a Non-Executive Director. We are also grateful to K C
for continuing to provide support by agreeing to be a consultant of
the Company to guide the finance function until a Finance Director
is appointed to the Board. We would also like to welcome Sir
Richard to the Board and we will be looking forward to the synergy
and changes within the Company with his involvement as Non
Executive Director."
Sir Richard John Gage Heygate (aged 75) is, or has been within
the last five years, a director or partner of the following
entities:
Current directorships or partnerships Directorships or partnerships
within the last five years
* The 88 Initiative Limited * ICareertech Limited
* Anglo Cathay Enterprises Limited * Web Connectivity Limited
* Unity Associates Limited * Welford Technology Partners Limited
There is no further information on Sir Richard Heygate required
to be disclosed under Schedule Two, paragraph (g) (i)-(viii) of the
AIM Rules for Companies.
For further information please visit www.macromacgroup.com or
contact:
Macromac plc +603 7785 9488
Michael Lew, Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Khoo, Chief Operating Officer
Allenby Capital Limited (Nominated Adviser
and Broker) +44 (0)20 3328 5656
Nick Athanas
James Reeve
Leander (Financial PR) +44 (0)7795 168 157
Christian Taylor-Wilkinson
About Macromac
Macromac is a group of companies headquartered in Malaysia
comprising two divisions. The Company aims to deliver mobile
content and web-based marketing solutions to its customers across
South East Asia. Through its proprietary MMP, the Company provides
Premium and Bulk Mobile Messaging solutions for corporate and
advertising campaigns, allowing its clients to better reach their
customers by delivering targeted mobile messaging. The Company also
develops project-based customised software solutions for its SME
clients.
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