Notes: Empiric Student Property plc is a leading provider and operator of modern, predominantly direct-let, premium student accommodation located in high-demand university towns and cities across the UK. Investing in both operating and development assets, Empiric is a fully integrated operational student property business focused on premium studio-led accommodation managed through its Hello Student® operating platform, that is attractive to affluent growing student segments. The Company, an internally managed real estate investment trust ( REIT ) incorporated in England and Wales, listed on the premium listing segment of the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority and was admitted to trading on the main market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange in June 2014.
UK EXECUTIVE CHANGE SUMMARY: Marwyn Taps Chair For Acquisition Vehicle
Thu, 31st Dec 2020 15:22
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of London-listed company director and manager changes announced on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:
Marwyn Acquisition Co I Ltd - seeking mid-cap acquisition opportunities in the software sector - Hires Vin Murria as chair, effective immediately. Murria was chief executive officer of Marwyn portfolio firm Advanced Computer Software Group PLC from 2008 until it was sold to Vista Equity Partners in 2015. In view of Murria s software, technology and support services experience, Marwyn Acquisition narrows its focus to the software sector, expecting to make a platform acquisition with a value in excess of GBP100 million. We are delighted to be working with Vin again and look forward to her leading one of Marwyn s recently launched acquisition companies in pursuing mid-cap opportunities in the software sector, says Mark Bra
Click the thumbs up >Close Brothers Motor Finance employees have raised £34,000 for Make-A-Wish and Cancer Research UK through a series of fundraising events this year.
Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 social distancing measures and many people working from home, employees were challenged to think of alternative ways to raise money for charity.
Collectively, they held a series of fundraising initiatives including hosting an online quiz, a Halloween trick or treat challenge and shopping at a ‘Boo-Tique’ event.
Seán Kemple, managing director of Close Brothers Motor Finance, said: “2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, but the impact to charities has been significant. Our colleagues across the business didn’t let the challenges prevent them from safely conducting initiatives to raise funds for two extremely important charities.
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J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) has announced that Lesley Jones has been appointed as the new Chair of Sainsbury’s Bank. Lesley will replace outgoing Chair, Roger Davis, who in February informed the Board of his intention to step down. Lesley’s appointment as Chair is effective from 30 January 2021.
Lesley has more than 35 years’ experience in banking and was Group Chief Credit Officer at RBS Group plc, between 2008 and 2014. Prior to RBS, she worked at Citigroup Inc. where she held a range of senior roles in relationship and risk management over a period of 30 years.
Lesley is currently a Non-Executive Director of N Brown plc and a Non-Executive Director of Close Brothers Group plc. She is also an Independent Member of Moody’s Investor Services ltd.
Sainsbury s Bank Appoints Lesley Jones As New Chair
LONDON (dpa-AFX) - J Sainsbury plc (JSAIY.PK, SBRY.L), on Thursday, said it appointed Lesley Jones as the new Chair of Sainsbury s Bank. Lesley would replace outgoing Chair, Roger Davis, who in February informed the Board of his intention to step down. Lesley s appointment as Chair is effective from January 30, 2021.
Lesley is currently a Non-Executive Director of N Brown plc and a Non-Executive Director of Close Brothers Group plc. She is also an Independent Member of Moody s Investor Services ltd.
Lesley has more than 35 years experience in banking and was Group Chief Credit Officer at RBS Group plc, between 2008 and 2014. Prior to RBS, she worked at Citigroup Inc. where she held a range of senior roles in relationship and risk management over a period of 30 years.