Directorate Change

RNS Number : 8227R

Barratt Developments PLC

07 May 2009

Appointment of Group Finance Director

Barratt Developments PLC ('Barratt') today announces that with effect from 3 August David Thomas, 46, will be appointed as Group Finance Director and will join the Barratt Board as an Executive Director. David takes over as Finance Director from Mark Pain who will stand down from the Board at that time, and leave Barratt later in the year, after a short hand over period.

David Thomas is currently Group Finance Director and Deputy Chief Executive of GAME Group plc, the largest specialist retailer of PC and video gaming products in Europe.

Before joining GAME in March 2004, David was Group Finance Director at Millennium and Copthorne Hotels plc. Prior to this, he held senior financial roles with House of Fraser plc and Forte plc.

Bob Lawson, Chairman of Barratt said:

'I am delighted that we are appointing someone of David's calibre to the Board in succession to Mark Pain who has made an outstanding contribution in an intensely difficult market'

Mark Clare, CEO said

'David has a strong track record as a Finance Director. In addition, his wider operational experience will be a great asset as we develop the business.'

No further disclosure is required in respect of David Thomas under the Listing Rule 9.6.13.

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