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26:01:2010

Key appointments strengthen senior management team

Two important new appointments have further strengthened the May Gurney senior management team.

Matt Stevens joined May Gurney in December 2009 to take up the position of group finance director.

Prior to joining May Gurney, Matt was divisional finance and commercial director of Serco Defence, Science and Technology, Serco’s largest division. Matt occupied senior positions at Serco since 2001.

Speaking about his decision to join May Gurney, Matt said: “The opportunity to join May Gurney as group finance director was an obvious choice.

"The company is well run, has a good track record with its customers and shareholders and is well positioned to continue its impressive track record of growth.

"In my first few weeks with the business I've been impressed by my colleagues' 'can do' attitude and their focus on delivering for the customer.”

Philip Fellowes-Prynne, May Gurney chief executive, said: “Matt’s experience within the professional services and support services sector will prove invaluable to May Gurney in the next stage of the company’s development.”

Gerry Duffy joined May Gurney on 4 January 2010 to take up the position of group SHEA director.

Gerry brings with him more than 20 years’ experience in managing health, safety and environment systems and he has held a number of senior positions.

Prior to joining May Gurney he was safety and assurance director for Serco Civil Government, and before that he held the post of HSE Director for Accord plc. Gerry also sits a number of National working groups to help our markets deliver real change to the environment in which we work.

Gerry has overall responsibility for May Gurney’s SHEA department and will determine the company’s strategy for safety, health, environment and assurance.

In addition he will assist in building strategic business relationships with clients and other stakeholders to ensure that May Gurney is well positioned in its chosen markets.

Speaking about his appointment, Gerry said: “I am delighted to join May Gurney who have such a great reputation in delivering innovating solutions to our stakeholders.

“I very much look forward to working with all of my colleagues here to further develop our outstanding health, safety and environmental credentials.”