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Dennis Woodside, MD of Google UK, Ireland and Benelux, joins Game Group Board
03/07/2008
The GAME Group plc, Europe's largest specialist retailer of pc and video games hardware and software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis Woodside as a non-executive director with immediate effect.
Mr Woodside (39) is the Managing Director of Google for the UK, Ireland and Benelux.
Peter Lewis, Chairman of The GAME Group plc, said:
"We are delighted to welcome Dennis Woodside to our Board as a Non Executive Director. As Managing Director of Google in the UK, Ireland and Benelux he has a wealth of experience of the internet and a deep involvement in online retailing. His earlier consultancy experience with McKinsey and his legal training will also bring complementary skills to the Board."
Dennis Woodside commented:
"I am pleased to join the GAME Board at such an exciting time. GAME Group has expanded its store portfolio and consumer reach dramatically over the last few years and I look forward to helping the Group achieve its ambition of further developing its online business."
There are no further details required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13 in connection with Mr Woodside’s appointment.
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