New CEO of Purplebricks confirmed
Due diligence checks into Helena Marston's background have delayed the confirmation of the appointment and thrown up some interesting facts.
Helena Marston has been confirmed as the new CEO of Purplebrick, following AIM’s due diligence checks. Her appointment was announced on 4th April.
Interestingly, the background checks threw up the following detail:
• Helena Marie Marston (nee Epplestone, nee Carr), aged 39, does not currently hold any directorships or partnerships, nor has she held any directorships or partnerships within the past five years.
• Helena Marston holds options over 1,983,282 ordinary shares of 1p each in the Company under the Purplebricks Performance Share Plan at an exercise price of 1p per share.
• Helena Marston voluntarily declared herself bankrupt in September 2014 owing approximately £103,000 to creditors. This was discharged in September 2015.
Paul Pindar, Chairman of Purplebricks, commented, “I am delighted to welcome Helena to the Board as Chief Executive and I have every confidence that she is the right person to lead the Company. She has already shown great leadership and character during her two-year tenure and I look forward to working with her to deliver our growth plans.”
Read more about Helena Marston’s appointment.
Well, you’ve got to admire a trier! It’s a massive challenge she’s taking on so I hope it works out.