08 May 2007
Helius Energy plc, an AIM listed company established to install and operate biomass-fired renewable electricity generation plants, is pleased to announce the appointment of Demetri Haralambos Pappadopoulos (aged 37) to the Board with immediate effect. Mr Pappadopoulos joins as Non-Executive Director with responsibility for Southern Africa.
Commenting on the appointment Alex Worrall, Chairman, said:
"We are absolutely delighted that Demetri has chosen to join the Helius Energy
plc main board. He is an influential business leader and will bring his
undoubted personal drive and passion for the bio-energy sector to assist Helius
achieve its ambitious roll-out targets in Southern Africa".
Helius Energy is working to develop a range of biomass-fired renewable energy plants in Southern Africa. Southern Africa is facing an ever-growing energy crisis with countries such as South Africa having current power output close to installed capacity and the use of biomass is forecast to increase significantly. The following information is disclosed in respect of Mr Pappadopoulos, pursuant to Schedule 2 paragraph (g) of the AIM rules.
Current Directorships:
Helius Energy Africa (Pty) Ltd
Dowerglen Debonairs CC
D1 Oils Africa (Pty) Ltd
D1 Oils South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Bustque 0081 (Pty) Ltd
Golden Ribbon Trading 35 (Pty) Ltd
African Bi-Fuel (Pty) Ltd
Babuyan Properties CC
New Heights 1202CC
Demprof Consultants
P and D No 84 Pretorius Street
Pivot Franchise Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Demev Properties CC
Rise A Chemicals (Pty) Ltd
Coastal Tool Hire Franchising International (Pty) Ltd
Past Directorships:
Firststeer Fast Food Franchising Company (Pty) Ltd
Steers Holdings Limited
Steers Development company (Pty) Ltd
Franchise Association of South Africa
Notes to Editors
'Business in Africa' magazine's publication of February/March 2007 listed
Demetri Pappadopoulos as one of the most influential business leaders in Africa.
(See www.businessinafrica.net)
