30 Jun 2011
Appointment of David Burtenshaw as Chairman
CitySprint annouces the appointment of David Burtenshaw to the Company's Board as Non-Executive Chairman with immediate effect.
David has held senior board positions in the logistics sector for 30 years with Federal Express, where he became Managing Director of its home delivery business, ANC and Lynx Express. He became CEO of Lynx in 1999 and Chairman of the Board of the EuroExpress partnership in 2001, of which Lynx was a leading member. In 2005, David managed the sale of Lynx to UPS.
Commenting, Patrick Gallagher, Chief Executive of CitySprint, said:
"We welcome David to CitySprint. He has a very strong track record in the logistics sector and the management team are looking forward to working with him as we continue to grow CitySprint both organically and by acquisition."
David Burtenshaw, commented:
"I am delighted to join CitySprint. I look forward to working with Patrick and his professional and dynamic management team. CitySprint has an enviable reputation for creative and imaginary solutions for its customers, reinforced by the highest level of service and customer care. I very much look forward to contributing to its next phase of growth.
Nicol Fraser, Director of Dunedin Capital Partners, CitySprint's private equity partner, said:
"David is a strong appointment for CitySprint and will compliment the management team as it continues to grow the business and benefit from a number of opportunities in this dynamic sector."
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David has held senior board positions in the logistics sector for 30 years
