REG - Dawson International - Directorate Change
22 September 2010
DAWSON INTERNATIONAL PLC
DIRECTORATE CHANGE
Dawson International PLC ("Dawson" or "the Company") today announces that Andy Bartmess has stepped down from the board and will leave the Company with effect from the end of September 2010. Prior to joining the board as Group Chief Operating Officer in 2006, Andy led the development of the Group's highly successful US Dawson Forte business. He was appointed as Chief Executive at the beginning of 2007.
With immediate effect David Bolton will assume an expanded role, becoming the Group's Executive Chairman, while Jim Carrie, currently Managing Director of Barrie Knitwear, Dawson's UK knitwear business, has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer.
Chairman, David Bolton said: "The Board is grateful to Andy for his significant contribution during a 14 year career with the Group, in particular, leading us through a challenging time. We wish him well in his future endeavours."
For further information please contact:
Dawson International PLC Tel: 01577 867000
David Bolton, Chairman
WH Ireland Limited Tel: 0161 832 2174
Robin Gwyn
Biddicks PR Tel: 0207 448 1000
Zoe Biddick
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