RNS Number : 7284B
Metrodome Group PLC
02 November 2009
2 November 2009
METRODOME GROUP PLC
("Metrodome" or the "Company")
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Metrodome, the audiovisual entertainment company which focuses principally on the sale and distribution of films through cinema and home entertainment channels, announces the appointment of Mark Webster as Executive Chairman with immediate effect. Mark will have specific responsibility for Mergers & Acquisitions.
Mark is currently non executive Chairman of Metrodome, having been appointed in June 2008 when MediaPro Management SA of Romania acquired a majority shareholding in Metrodome.
His earlier experiences have been Vice President of Business Development of MediaPro, and CEO of ATP Media, which represents and manages the commercial, media and digital rights of the governing body of men's professional tennis, the ATP. Mark is a qualified lawyer and previously held various senior positions at, among others, BSkyB plc and Tiriac Holdings Limited.
The Company is looking to appoint a new non-executive director in the near future.
Commenting on the appointment, Peter Urie, Chief Executive Officer, said;
"Mark has a strong track record of working with growing companies and is specifically experience in the M & A arena which is a principal focus for the group in the coming months. I am delighted to be working even closer with Mark who can now dedicate more time in this new enhanced role, working with me to implement our growth strategy."
Mark Webster, Executive Chairman, said;
"I am really looking forward to now being able to spend more time with the board of Metrodome and bringing all my experience of M & A activity with me to enable Metrodome to continue to grow."
For further information please contact:
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Peter Urie, Steve Winetroube
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Metrodome Group plc
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020 7766 8600
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Shane Gallwey, Antony Legge
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Astaire Securities plc
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020 7448 4400
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Duncan McCormick
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Tavistock Communications
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020 7920 3150
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