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21/04/2015 08:30
DIRECTOR
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REL: 0830 HRS Coats Group plc
DIRECTOR: COA: Resignation of Director
20 April 2015
Coats Group plc
Resignation of Director
Coats Group plc ('Coats' or the 'Company') announces the resignation of Sir
Ron Brierley, Non-Executive Director, from the Board of Directors with
immediate effect.
Commenting on today's announcement Mike Clasper, Chairman, Coats Group plc
said:
'On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Sir Ron Brierley, who has
decided to step down as a Non-Executive Director, for his extensive
contribution over many years. Having been appointed to the Board as Chairman
in 1990, and holding that position until 2010, Sir Ron has brought a great
deal of leadership, experience and insight to the Company.
'More recently he has supported the successful completion of the asset
realisation programme and the renaming of the Company to Coats Group plc
together with the Board changes made earlier this year. The Board joins me in
wishing Sir Ron the very best for the future.'
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End CA:00263343 For:COA Type:DIRECTOR Time:2015-04-21 08:30:51
