London, 27 March 2003 - On the back
of its successful MBO, Rolfe & Nolan will delist from the London Stock
Exchange shortly. Organisational changes have also been implemented, with the
aim of enhancing efficiency, improving global co-ordination and capitalising on
Rolfe & Nolan`s global presence.
Bob Freeman, Chief Executive, commented that: `The MBO is a vital part of the
overall process of building on Rolfe & Nolan`s strengths and further
improving our position in the global market, without the costs and distractions
of maintaining our public company status. The current reorganisation emphasises
our determination to enhance our market-leading position. It also underlines our
commitment to the service of our customers and the sound stewardship of our
business, which are the vital foundations of continued commercial success.`
Specific details of the new executive structure are as follows:
Global Oversight This will rest with a new Global Executive Board, comprising
Bob Freeman, Paul Miller, Colin Wade, Phil Reed, Stephen Lacey, Bob Sylverne and
Jim Birney
Europe
Paul Miller becomes European Chief Operating Officer, with
Operations, Software, Client Services, Business Analysis and Project Management
reporting to him. Colin Wade becomes European Sales Director. Phil Reed has been
appointed Chief Technology Officer, with particular emphasis on the delivery of
Merlin, Rolfe & Nolan`s modular `next generation` processing solution.
Stephen Lacey joins as Finance Director.
North America
No change in management structure. Bob Sylverne
continues as CEO, Rolfe & Nolan Systems Inc. Jim Birney will continue to
report to him as North American Sales Director, as well as assuming global
responsibility for Marketing.
Asia Pacific
Gary Jones has been appointed as Managing Director,
Asia Pacific, with responsibility for all sales, support and operational
functions across Rolfe & Nolan`s businesses based in Sydney, Singapore and
Hong Kong.