The board of directors of Spur Corporation Limited announced that Mr. Phillip Matthee, currently group finance executive, has been appointed as financial director and an executive director of Spur Corporation with effect from 1 April 2018. This follows the resignation of Ms. Ronel van Dijk as financial director with effect from 31 March 2018, as announced on 27 November 2017. Phillip qualified as a Chartered Accountant (SA) in 2002 and served as group accountant at Clicks Group before joining Spur Corporation in 2007. Phillip has served as the Company's group finance executive, reporting to the financial director, since 2008 and has been a permanent invitee to board and all board subcommittee meetings. He has a strong working relationship with the board and his knowledge and understanding of the Company's business and its operations should ensure a smooth transition in the role.