New non-executive chairman for Optare
Published Date:
05 September 2008
Optare has has appointed John Fickling as its new non-executive chairman.
Mr Fickling was a non-executive director of the Leeds-based bus maker and has 25 years' experience in the bus industry. He succeeds Roy Stanley, executive chairman, who becomes non-executive director.
Andrew Brian, chief executive of Optare, said: "Since our acquisition of Optare in July, we have grown into the UK's second largest bus manufacturer and have benefited hugely from Roy Stanley's chairmanship, during which he has been instrumental in our acquisition programme, AIM listing and initial integration phase."
Mr Fickling said: "I look forward to working closely with our customers, business partners and employees to develop a stronger and more competitive business.
"We are making good progress in the appointment of additional non-executive directors, as referred to in our recent circular to shareholders, and expect to make a further announcement in this regard shortly."
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05 September 2008 9:40 AM
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