07 December 2012 Westhouse appoints Robert Finlay to be Head of Corporate Finance and Corporate Broking

Westhouse Holdings plc (LSE: WHL), the corporate and institutional broking group, has appointed Robert Finlay as head of corporate finance and corporate broking (subject to FSA approval). Robert has over 25 years' experience as a corporate financier and broker in the UK and international public equity markets and joins from Canaccord Genuity Limited, where he was head of corporate finance and a member of the executive committee. Previously, he has worked for Credit Lyonnais Securities, Hoare Govett and James Capel & Co.

Christopher Getley, Chief Executive at Westhouse, said: "We are delighted to welcome Robert as head of corporate finance and corporate broking. We have been successfully building the firm's corporate client base, which now stands at 80 companies, and are looking to continue its development, focusing on our strong research sectors of mining, oil & gas, insurance, support services, growth companies, media and investment funds. Robert's 25 years of experience in the UK and international equity markets means that he has a valuable contribution to make to the development of the Westhouse business."

For further information: 

Westhouse Holdings plc
Christopher Getley, Chief Executive Tel: +44 (0) 20 7601 6103
christopher.getley@westhousesecurities.com www.westhousesecurities.com
Smith & Williamson Corporate Finance Limited
Azhic Basirov / David Jones Tel: +44 (0) 20 7131 4000
corpfinance@smith.williamson.co.uk www.smith.williamson.co.uk
Cubitt Consulting
Michael Henman, Partner Tel: +44 (0) 20 7367 5100

About Westhouse:

Westhouse is a corporate and institutional stockbroking group with particular sectoral expertise in investment funds, growth companies, oil and gas, mining, insurance, media and support services. Regionally the group's clients have significant exposure across Europe, Africa, Central Asia and China.

Westhouse is based in London and employs approximately 60 people. Westhouse Securities is authorised and regulated by the FSA, is a member of the London Stock Exchange, a NOMAD for AIM listed companies and a Sponsor of Official List companies.

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