Man Group plc appoints Kevin Hayes as new Chief Financial Officer
Man Group plc has announced that Kevin Hayes has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective 30 March 2007. It is anticipated that Kevin Hayes will join the Board of Man Group plc in due course. Kevin Hayes joins Man Group from Lehman Brothers, where he has served in a variety of senior finance and strategy positions. His current role is Global Director of Process and Productivity based at Lehman’s headquarters in New York, prior to which he served as International CFO with responsibility for Europe and Asia based in London.
Kevin Hayes will replace Peter Clarke who will become Chief Executive Officer of Man Group, as announced last September, also on 30 March 2007. Peter Clarke will take over from Stanley Fink who becomes non-executive Deputy Chairman of Man Group on the same date.
“We are delighted to bring on board an executive of Kevin’s calibre”, said Peter Clarke. “Kevin’s broad experience in international finance on both sides of the Atlantic is excellent preparation for this position which will involve financial oversight across Man Group’s extensive global network”.
About Man Group plc
Man Group plc is a leading global provider of alternative investment products and solutions as well as one of the world’s largest futures brokers. The Group employs over 4,000 people in 16 countries, with key centres in London, Pfaeffikon (Switzerland), Chicago and New York. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EMG.L) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. Further information on the Man Group can be found at www.mangroupplc.com.