Serco announces new Board appointment
Serco Group plc today announces that Grant Rumbles, Chief Operating Officer is
to be appointed to the Board as an Executive Director of the company.
Grant, 49, joined Serco in 1992 when International Aeradio Ltd, where he worked
as a senior air traffic control officer, was acquired by the Group. Grant will
have achieved 25 years continuous service within the Group this year. He has
progressed through a range of air traffic and general management positions and
in 2001 was appointed to Serco's Global Management Board when he was promoted
to Chief Executive of the Continental Europe and Middle East division.
In 2004, Grant returned to the UK to join the Group's Executive team as Chief
Operating Officer. He is responsible for the company's operational performance
including the ongoing focus on portfolio management and efficiency.
Kevin Beeston, Chairman said: "Grant has played a significant role in building
Serco into the leading international service company that it is today. His deep
knowledge of our operations, focus on delivery and client relationships coupled
with his personal drive means he will be a valuable addition to the Board as we
continue to grow."
The appointment is effective from July 3rd 2007.
The following information is disclosed in accordance with the UKLA Disclosure
Rules, paragraph 3.1.4R: Mr Rumbles has advised that he has interests over
534,377 options in Serco Group plc. The company confirms that there are no
other matters requiring disclosure in accordance with the UKLA Listing Rules,
paragraphs 9.6.13R(1) to 9.6.13R(6).
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For further information please contact Serco: +44 (0) 1256 745 900
Richard Hollins, Head of Investor Relations
Dominic Cheetham, Director of Corporate Communications
Notes to Editors
Serco is an international service company which combines commercial know-how
with a deep public service ethos.
Serco improves services by managing people, processes, technology and assets
more effectively in the health, education, home affairs, local government,
science, technology, defence, transport and commercial sectors, in 37
countries.
Serco advises policy makers, designs innovative solutions, integrates systems
and delivers to the public. More information can be found at www.serco.com.
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