Impax appoints Vince O'Brien as Non-Executive Director
Thursday, September 03, 2009
London, 03 September 2009 -
Impax Group PLC('Impax'), the
AIM listed specialist investment manager focused on the
environmental sector is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr.
Vince O'Brien as a Non-Executive Director of the Company from 3rd
September 2009.
Mr. O'Brien is currently a director of Montagu Private Equity
and has worked in the private equity industry for over twenty
years. Originally qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with Coopers
and Lybrand he joined Montagu Private Equity in 1993. Formerly Mr.
O'Brien was Chairman of the BVCA and served on its Council for
seven years.
Keith Falconer, Impax Group PLC chairman,
commented:
"We are delighted that Vince has joined the Impax Board. Our
private equity business is making excellent progress, and, with his
considerable experience in this area, I am confident that Vince
will bring a valuable strategic perspective to the Company".
Mr. O'Brien commented that:
"Impax is a well-managed, dynamic young business operating in an
exciting growth sector. I hope to make a positive contribution to
its development in the coming years."
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About Impax:
Impax Group PLC, which is quoted on the Alternative Investment
Market of the London Stock Exchange, was founded in 1994 as a
specialist finance house focusing on the markets for cleaner or
more efficient delivery of basic services of energy, water and
waste. The firm has a track record of delivering excellent returns
across long only, private equity and hedge fund strategies.
Impax's dedicated team of professionals, with many years of
experience in the financial and environmental sectors, is ideally
placed to understand and take advantage of the investment
opportunities arising from the fast growing environmental markets
sector.
Impax manages assets for institutional and private investors
across a range of listed and private equity funds.
For further information please visit: www.impax.co.uk