The Board of Electra Private Equity PLC announced that Gavin Manson has been appointed to the new role of Chief Financial Officer with effect from 8 August 2016. Mr. Manson's role will be to support the Board in relation to the review and to put in place financial reporting and analysis systems and processes for the long term. Mr. Manson is currently Finance Director for Thomas Cook Group's Tour Operations and Hotels and Resorts division, a role he has held since October 2014.