AUTOLOGIC HOLDINGS PLC
(“AutoLogic”)
23 January 2006
The Board of Directors of AutoLogic today announce the following changes to its Board:
Neil Johnson, OBE (56) joins the board as a Non-Executive Director. Neil joins the Company following a distinguished career in the engineering and motor industry. He was Chief Executive of the RAC from 1994 to 1999 and his current appointments include the chairmanships of Hornby plc, Tenon Group plc, Cybit Holdings plc and Motability Finance Limited.
Chris French, Non Executive Director, who has been Senior Independent Non-Executive Director since May 2003, remains on the Board and hands over as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director to Neil Johnson.
Gilles Guinchard, Group Chief Executive (Continental Europe), is stepping down from the Board in order to focus on the Company’s French subsidiary, Walon France; and
Roland Bellande, Non Executive Director, is stepping down from the Board in order to focus on his professional interests in France.
The above changes take place with immediate effect.
John Merry, Executive Chairman of AutoLogic said:
“I look forward to working with Neil - his appointment strengthens the resources and capabilities of the Board and I am delighted that we have attracted a businessman of his calibre and experience. On behalf of the board I would like to express our thanks and appreciation to Roland and Gilles for their contribution and commitment to the board over the last four years.”
Save for the above, there are no other disclosures to be made in respect of the appointment of Mr Johnson required by 9.6.13 R (2) to 9.6.13 R (6) of the Listing Rules.
For further information, please contact:
Philip Nuttall Tel: 0207 420 0555