Regulatory Announcements


17 March 1999

APPOINTMENT OF NEW GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR

John Menzies plc, the distribution services group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Martyn Smith FCCA as Group Finance Director with effect from 5th July 1999, prior to the retirement of James Bennett later that month.
Martyn Smith, aged 43, is currently Group Financial Controller of Inchcape plc, the international distribution group, a position which he has held since 1994. Prior to that he was the Finance Director of Inchcape's Middle East operations and spent ten years at Rothmans International plc in a number of financial and commercial posts.
David Mackay, Chief Executive, said "I am delighted that we have secured Martyn Smith as our Group Finance Director. John Menzies is going through a period of change, focusing on distribution services, and I have no doubt that Martyn will contribute enormously as we drive change through the Group".

Enquiries:

Bell Pottinger Financial

Bob Gregory
Tel No: 0171 353 9203

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