Appointment of Non-Executive Director

RNS Number : 6134E

Grafton Group PLC

14 May 2013

 



Grafton Group plc

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

The Board of Grafton Group plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Frank van Zanten as a Non-Executive Director on 13^th May 2013.

Mr. van Zanten (46), who is a Dutch national and resident, is Managing Director of the Continental Europe business area of Bunzl plc, the FTSE 100 UK international distribution and outsourcing Group with operations across the Americas, Europe and Australasia.  He was previously Chief Executive of PontMeyer N.V., the Dutch Builders Merchants.  Mr. van Zanten has extensive pan European business experience in the distribution sector. He holds an MBA degree from Rotterdam School of Management.

The Company confirms that there are no disclosures required in respect of the appointment of Mr. van Zanten pursuant to rule 6.6.7 of the Listing Rules.

ENDS                                                                                                                   14^th May 2013

For further information please contact:

Grafton Group plc ([phone])

Gavin Slark                  Chief Executive Officer

Charles Rinn               Company Secretary

Murray Consultants ([phone])

Joe Murray

 

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