Minoan Group PLC announced that Barry Bartman, the group finance director, has confirmed his intention to retire from that role with effect from February 28, 2014 but he will remain on the Board as a non-executive director of the company. The company also announced the strengthening of its management team with the confirmation of the appointment of Philip Poile, formerly Group Purchasing Director of Thomas Cook UK. Mr. Poile's role within the Group will include, but not be limited to, advising on the potential strategic hotel partners for the Project and the exploration of other hotel opportunities in Greece.