BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 5, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Ronnie Richardson today announced to Fortis Bank Polska's Supervisory Board his decision to resign. He will leave the company on 31 January 2005.
Ronnie Richardson said: "It wasn't an easy decision to leave Fortis where I was employed for some thirty years. During this time I've had the privilege to meet and work together with wonderful colleagues to help develop Fortis. I will remember this time fondly and wish them and Fortis all the best."
Luc Delvaux, Chairman of Fortis Bank Polska's Supervisory Board, commented: "We regret to see Ronnie Richardson leave the Bank at its current stage of development and thank him for the work he has accomplished. We wish him the very best in his new job."
The Supervisory Board will appoint his successor in due course.
Fortis Bank in Poland
Fortis Bank Polska operates through a network of 33 outlets, of which 21 branches, six sub-branches, and six business centres located in Poland's major cities. It is active in Retail Banking, Commercial Banking and Global Markets, and employs some 850 FTEs.
Fortis
Fortis is an integrated financial services provider active in the fields of banking and insurance. With a market capitalization of EUR 25.8 billion (31/10/2004) and around 52,000 employees, Fortis ranks in the top 20 of European financial institutions. In its home market, the Benelux countries, Fortis occupies a leading position which it aims to develop and bolster. Fortis is drawing on the expertise it has acquired in its home market to realize its European ambitions via growth platforms. Fortis also operates successfully worldwide in selected activities. In specific countries in Europe and Asia it effectively exploits its know-how and experience in bancassurance. Fortis is listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam, Brussels and Luxembourg and has a sponsored ADR programme in the United States. More information is available on www.fortis.com
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