Watkin Jones plc Appointment of Non-Executive Director (6849M)
10 Januar 2019 - 8:00AM
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Watkin Jones plc
10 January 2019
For immediate release 10 January 2019
Watkin Jones plc
('Watkin Jones' or the 'Group')
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Watkin Jones plc (AIM:WJG), a leading UK developer and
constructor of multi occupancy property assets, with a focus on the
student accommodation and Build to Rent sectors, is pleased to
announce that Liz Reilly has been appointed as a Non-Executive
Director of the Board, with effect from 21 January 2019. Liz will
become Chair of the Group's Remuneration Committee and a member of
the Audit Committee and Nominations Committee.
Liz brings with her nearly 20 years of Executive Director
experience at large scale UK businesses including J Sainsbury PLC
and FCC Environment. Most recently, she has spent eight years as
Group Human Resources Director of FTSE 100 listed Segro PLC, the
owner, asset manager and developer of modern warehousing and light
industrial property. As part of her role at Segro PLC, she has
gained valuable experience supporting the Remuneration Committee
Chair.
Grenville Turner, Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Watkin
Jones plc, said: "We are delighted to welcome Liz to the Board. She
brings with her significant experience working as part of large
scale businesses, and her strategic insights will undoubtedly bring
value to the Watkin Jones Board. We look forward to working with
Liz as we continue to develop our growing business."
AIM disclosures
Liz McGee Reilly, aged 55, currently does not hold, or has
previously held, any directorships and partnerships in the last
five years. There is no other information that is required to be
disclosed pursuant to Schedule 2 paragraph (g) or Rule 17 of the
AIM Rules for Companies.
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For further information:
Watkin Jones plc
Grenville Turner, Independent Non-Executive
Chairman
Richard Simpson, Chief Executive Officer Tel: +44 (0) 1248 362 516
Phil Byrom, Chief Financial Officer www.watkinjonesplc.com
Peel Hunt LLP (Nominated Adviser & Joint Corporate Tel: +44 (0) 20 7418
Broker) 8900
Mike Bell / Justin Jones www.peelhunt.com
Jefferies Hoare Govett (Joint Corporate Broker) Tel: +44 (0) 20 7029
8000
Max Jones / Will Souter www.jefferies.com
Media enquiries:
Buchanan
Henry Harrison-Topham / Richard Oldworth Tel: +44 (0) 20 7466 5000
Jamie Hooper / Steph Watson
watkinjones@buchanan.uk.com www.buchanan.uk.com
Notes to Editors
Watkin Jones is a leading UK developer and constructor of multi
occupancy residential property assets, with a focus on the student
accommodation and Build to Rent sectors. The Group has strong
relationships with institutional investors, and a good reputation
for successful, on-time-delivery of high quality developments.
Since 1999, Watkin Jones has delivered 38,000 student beds across
117 sites, making it a key player and leader in the UK purpose
built student accommodation market. In addition, the Fresh Property
Group, the Group's specialist accommodation management company,
manages over 15,000 student beds and Build to Rent apartments on
behalf of its institutional clients. Watkin Jones has also been
responsible for over 80 residential developments, ranging from
starter homes to executive housing and apartments. The Group is now
expanding its operations into the Build to Rent sector.
The Group's competitive advantage lies in its experienced
management team and business model, which enables it to offer an
end-to-end solution for investors, delivered entirely in-house with
minimal reliance on third parties, across the entire life cycle of
an asset.
Watkin Jones was admitted to trading on AIM in March 2016 with
the ticker WJG.L. For additional information please visit:
www.watkinjonesplc.com
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