Sentinel and Journal owner's Chief Financial Officer resigns

THE firm that owns the Londonderry Sentinel, the Derry Journal and the Belfast News Letter has announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer.

By The Newsroom

Published 26th Oct 2010, 13:28 BST

Johnston Press plc one of the UK's leading regional media groups, today announced that Stuart Paterson has resigned to pursue another business opportunity and will be leaving the Company after announcement of the full year results in March 2011.

The process is currently being commenced to find Stuart's successor and a further announcement will be made at the appropriate time.

Stuart joined the Board in 2001 and has made a strong contribution to the Group's development.

Commenting on Stuart's resignation John Fry, Chief Executive Officer said: "Stuart will be greatly missed by the Johnston team. He has been of great support since I joined the Company last year and I am pleased

that he will be able to stay with us until March of next year.

"The Board wishes him every success in the future."