14/10/2008
Eruma Board Appointment
Eruma plc, the AIM traded specialist provider of counter terrorism and burglary protection products and emergency lighting, announces the appointment of Barbara Spurrier to the Board as Finance Director with immediate effect.
Barbara is a qualified certified accountant with over 25 years experience in financial and accountancy roles. She is a founder and Director of Cambridge Equity Partners Ltd., a consultancy business focussing on corporate finance projects, where she has worked with numerous companies to develop strategic business plans and objectives. Barbara has experience in assisting companies to secure capital from institutions and private investors in order to facilitate expansion and development, and has undertaken full business reviews to identify and provide action on key issues.
Previously, Barbara served as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of PLUS quoted life science company Cellexus Biosystems plc, overseeing its admission to the market and completing three fundraisings within one year.
Eruma CEO Wayne Money said, “As a Company we are currently moving into what will be an important transitional phase as we look to expand our client base, build sales and continue to develop the products in both of our key divisions. As such we are excited to have an FD of Barbara’s calibre come on board. We look forward to working with her and benefitting from the skills and insights she has accrued through her vast experience.”
In accordance with Schedule Two, paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, the following information in relation to the appointment of Barbara Spurrier to the Board is disclosed:
Full name:
Barbara Joyce Spurrier
Previous names:
Barbara Joyce Huxley-Parlour
Barbara Joyce Gagg
Age:
52
Barbara Spurrier currently holds or has held the following directorships and partnerships in the last five years.
Current Directorships and Partnerships:
Cambridge Equity Partners Ltd.
Cambridge Financial Partners LLP
Cellexus Biosystems Inc.
Qonnectis plc
Directorships held in the last five years:
Qonnectis plc
CBIOS Ltd.
Cellexus Biosystems Plc.
DCM Incontrol Ltd.
Fair 2 U Ltd.
Freshbourne Ltd
OxLoc Ltd.
Renewable Energy fuels Worldwide Ltd.
Rototek Ltd
SG32 Ltd
Stribbons Ltd.
TDLP Associates Ltd.
Barbara Spurrier has been a director of the following:
Cellexus Biosystems Plc which was put into administrative receivership on 3 March 2008.
Strathcarron Sports Cars plc which was put into voluntary creditors liquidation on 21 November 2001 with an estimated deficiency as regards creditors of £2,633,000.
J. A. Gagg & Sons Limited which became insolvent under receivership rule 3.32 and was dissolved on 18 November 1997.
There are no further disclosures to be made in relation to Barbara Spurrier pursuant to Schedule Two, paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.
Wayne Money
Eruma plc
Tel: +44 (0)20 7566 2610
Clive Carver /
Edward Frisby
FinnCap
Tel: +44 (0)20 7600 1658
Victoria Thomas
St Brides Media & Finance Ltd
Tel: +44 (0)20 7242 4477
Notes to Editors:
Incorporated in March 2005 and listed on AIM, Eruma plc is the holding company for
Security Blinds Ltd and Illuminex Ltd.
Security Blinds Ltd is a leading manufacturer of physical security systems in the UK. Servicing both the public and commercial sectors, the patented Secur™ system provides clients with protection against theft and forced entry. The system also gives businesses and institutions the opportunity to take proactive steps to address the modern threat of terrorism; having met stringent testing requirements to win endorsement by the Home Office, Association of Chief Police Officers, leading banks, and local authorities.
Illuminex Ltd is a supplier and distributor of intelligent emergency lighting systems. Illuminex solid state systems aim to provide superior performance whilst reducing costs to businesses and the environment.
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