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The GAME Group plc announces appointment of Ben White as Group Finance Director
07/05/2009
The GAME Group plc ('GAME') today announces that David Thomas will be leaving the Group to join Barratt Developments plc as Group Finance Director.
Ben White, currently Group Reporting and Investor Relations Director, will be appointed to the Board as Group Finance Director with effect from the Annual General Meeting on 2 July 2009. David Thomas will step down from the Board on this date. In the meantime he will work closely with Ben and the rest of the Board to ensure a smooth transition.
Ben White joined GAME in 2005. Prior to this he held a number of senior finance roles at Serco Group plc, HIT Entertainment plc and Kingfisher plc. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte.
Peter Lewis, Chairman of GAME, said:
'I am delighted to welcome Ben to the Board as Group Finance Director. He brings invaluable experience from his variety of senior financial roles within the Group and elsewhere.'
'I would also like to thank David for his contribution over the last five years. He has played a key role in the evolution of the Group and I know my colleagues will join me in wishing him all the very best for the future.'
Lisa Morgan, Chief Executive of GAME said:
'Ben's comprehensive knowledge and understanding of our business will be of great value to the Board. He has built an excellent reputation both internally and externally during his time with the Group, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with him in his new role as we build on the success of our business.'
There is no additional information which requires disclosure under paragraph 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules.
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