Board Appointment (8961K)
22 Julio 2011 - 5:05AM
UK Regulatory
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Game Group PLC
22 July 2011
22 July 2011
The GAME Group plc
Board Appointment
The Board of GAME Group plc ("GAME"), Europe's largest
specialist retailer of pc and video games products, is pleased to
announce the appointment of Russ Shaw as a Non-Executive Director
with immediate effect.
Russ Shaw, 48, was Vice President and General Manager of Skype
Europe, Middle-East and Africa and Mobile from 2009 to 2011. Prior
to this, Mr Shaw spent four years at Telefonica SA, initially as
Marketing Director of O2, and latterly as the Global Director of
Innovation, following its acquisition by Telefonica. He has also
spent a year as Chief Executive of Mobileway Inc. and two years as
Managing Director of NTL Home London for NTL Group Limited. His
earlier experience includes positions at Charles Schwab
Corporation, American Express Company and Ernst and Young. Mr Shaw
currently serves as a Non-Executive Director on the Boards of
mobile solutions businesses, Unwire and Dialog Semiconductor GmbH.
He is also Chairman of the Marketing Board of Great Britain.
Commenting on the appointment, Chris Bell, Chairman of The GAME
Group plc said:
"Russ brings a wealth of experience to GAME. His impressive
background in marketing, online and digital technologies and his
strong customer relations focus will be a strong addition to the
Board as we continue to deliver our strategy." Russ Shaw,
commented:
"GAME has a clear ambition and a strong plan to embrace new
technology, and I look forward to sharing my experiences and
contributing to their further development."
There are no further details required to be disclosed pursuant
to Listing Rule 9.6.13 in connection with Mr Shaw's
appointment.
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Enquiries:
Simon Soffe,
Communications
& Investor
GAME Group Relations +44 1256
plc Director 784566
Jonathan Glass
James Olley
Natalia +44 207 404
Brunswick Group Marisova 5959
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