Directorate Change

RNS Number : 6380K

Barclays PLC

22 April 2010

 



22 April 2010

BARCLAYS BOARD CHANGE

Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank PLC are pleased to announce the following appointment to the Board of Directors, effective from 1 May 2010.

Dambisa Moyo has been appointed to the Boards of Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank PLC as a Non-Executive Director, with effect from 1 May 2010.  Dambisa has a financial services background, having worked for both Goldman Sachs and the World Bank.  She worked for the World Bank in the Europe & Central Asia and Africa Departments from 1993 to 1995.  After completing a PhD in Economics, she subsequently worked for Goldman Sachs for eight years until November 2008 in the debt capital markets, hedge funds coverage and global macroeconomics teams.  She has subsequently written and lectured on subjects around international economics and global development issues.  Dambisa is currently serving as a non-executive director on the Boards of SABMiller plc and Lundin Petroleum.

Marcus Agius, Barclays Chairman, said today "I am delighted that Dambisa is joining Barclays.  Her background in financial services and as a global economist will bring valuable insight to the Barclays Board."

There are no further details that are required to be disclosed in respect of Dambisa Moyo's appointment under LR 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.

For further information please contact:

Alistair Smith

Head of Media Relations

Barclays PLC

Tel: [phone]

 

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