Kennedy Ventures plc announced the appointment of Giles Clarke as Chairman and Nick Harrison as a Director of the company with immediate effect. Giles Clarke is currently Chairman of Amerisur Resources plc and Westleigh Investments Holdings Limited and Non-executive Chairman of Ironveld plc. He began his career as an investment banker with Credit Suisse First Boston.

He is Chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board and Chairman of several private organisations. Mr. Harrison is currently Finance Director of Amerisur Resources plc and a Non-executive Director of Ironveld plc. Mr. Harrison was Finance Director of Pet City plc and has held Board positions at a number of private companies with international activities.

Following the appointment of Giles Clarke as Chairman, Peter Redmond will remain a Director of the company.