RNS Number : 9973B
Andrews Sykes Group PLC
07 June 2023
 

7 June 2023

 

Andrews Sykes Group PLC

("Andrews Sykes" or the "Company")

Jacques-Gaston Murray

The Board of Andrews Sykes (the "Board") is deeply saddened to announce the death of its long-serving Chairman of the Board, Jacques-Gaston Murray, aged 103 years old, who has passed away.

 

The Board sends its heartfelt condolences to Mr Murray's family at this difficult time and would like to place on record its immense appreciation for the many years of service that Mr Murray has dedicated to the Company.

 

Mr Murray was appointed to the Board in May 1994, following his acquisition of a controlling interest in the Company, and he has had a prominent role in guiding the Company's successful performance and strategy since that time.

 

The Board also announces that Jean-Jacques Murray, the son of Mr Murray, will assume the role of Chairman of the Board with effect from 7 June 2023. Jean-Jacques Murray has been Vice-Chairman of the Board since February 2007 and has been very influential in the progress and development of the Company since that time. The Board remains extremely confident in the ongoing strategy and prospects of the Company.

 

Enquiries:

 

Andrews Sykes Group plc

+44 (0)1902 328 700

Ian Poole, Finance Director and Company Secretary

 

 

Houlihan Lokey UK Limited (Nominated Adviser)

 

+44 (0) 20 7484 4040

Tim Richardson

 

 

 

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