UBM plc
19 October 2016
David Wei appointed as Non-Executive Director
UBM plc, one of the world's leading B2B event organisers, announces the
appointment of David Wei as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1
November 2016.
David is currently Chairman and Founding Partner of Vision Knight Capital, a
private equity fund with investments in internet, e-commerce, consumer retail
and B2B services. He is also a Non-executive Director of PCCW, the Chinese
information and communications technology group, which he joined in 2012. As
the former CEO of Alibaba.com, David oversaw the company's IPO in Hong Kong
and, between 2006 and 2011, led the organisation through a period of
significant expansion. He joined Alibaba from Kingfisher plc where he was CEO,
B&Q China.
Dame Helen Alexander, Chairman of UBM plc, said "I am delighted to welcome
David to the Board of UBM. With his experience growing complex businesses in
China as well as his strong digital and customer credentials, he will make a
significant contribution as UBM implements its Events First strategy."
Neither David Wei nor any connected person holds any interest in UBM
securities.
There is no other additional information to be disclosed pursuant to Listing
Rule 9.6.13R in relation to David Wei's appointment.
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Notes to Editors - About UBM plc
UBM plc is a leading global B2B events organiser. Running over 350 events per
year, UBM is the largest listed pure-play exhibitions organiser globally and
the largest independent organiser in the US and China. We help businesses do
business, bringing the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online
and in print. Our 3,500 staff in more than 20 countries are organised into
specialist teams which serve commercial and professional communities, helping
them to do business, and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For
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