18 February 2016
UBM plc - Appointment of Non-executive Director
UBM plc, one of the world's leading B2B event organisers, announces the
appointment of Katryn Shineman Blake ("Trynka Shineman") as a Non-executive
Director with effect from 1 March 2016.
As President of Vistaprint, a leading global online provider of professional
marketing products and services to micro business owners,Trynka leads the
company's technology, product and marketing strategies. Her career in
marketing spans more than 18 years and all facets of the marketing discipline.
She has focused on acquiring and retaining customers at scale in both
e-commerce and traditional marketing settings.
Dame Helen Alexander, Chairman of UBM plc, said "I am delighted to welcome
Trynka to the Board of UBM. Her experience in marketing for online global
businesses will be invaluable as UBM implements 'Events First' through focus on
its customers and growth strategy.
Neither Ms Shineman nor any connected person holds any interest in UBM
securities.
There is no other additional information to be disclosed pursuant to Listing
Rule 9.6.13R in relation to Trynka Shineman's appointment.
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Contacts
Kate Postans Head of Investor Relations investors@ubm.com +44 207 9215023
and Corporate
Communications
Jon Coles Brunswick Group ubm@brunswickgroup.com +44 207 4045959
Andy
Rivett-Carnac
Craig Breheny
Notes to Editors
1. About UBM plc
UBM plc is a leading global events-led marketing services and communications
company. We help businesses do business, bringing the world's buyers and
sellers together at events, online and in print. Our 5,000 staff in more than
20 countries are organised into specialist teams which serve commercial and
professional communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work
effectively and efficiently. Running over 400 events per year UBM is the
second largest exhibitions organiser globally and the biggest commercial
organiser in the US, mainland China, India and Malaysia.
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