Carillion plc
(the 'Company')
Board Appointment
Carillion plc is pleased to announce that Ceri Powell will be appointed as a non-executive director of the Company on 2 April 2014. Ceri will serve on the Audit, Remuneration, Nomination and Business Integrity Committees.
Ceri Powell, aged 50, is the Executive Vice President for Exploration of Royal Dutch Shell ('Shell') and is accountable for (i) delivery of the international exploration operations and new business development for Asia, the Middle East, Australia, Africa, Europe and Russia and (ii) Head of the Exploration Function oversight of the strategy, portfolio and technical capability of Global Exploration. Ceri joined Shell in 1989.
Ceri is also a member of the Advisory Board of the United Nations Sustainable Energy for All initiative, chaired by the Secretary General of the UN.
Commenting, Carillion Chairman Philip Rogerson said, "We are delighted that Ceri Powell will be joining the Board, where her considerable experience as a business leader will enable her to make a valuable contribution to the future development of Carillion."
There are no disclosures in respect of paragraph 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the FCA's Listing Rules.
Richard Tapp
Company Secretary
20 February 2014
Tel: 01902 422431