New Non-Executive Director

RNS Number : 8925R

Kier Group PLC

01 September 2010

 



KIER GROUP PLC

DIRECTORATE CHANGE

The Board of Kier Group plc (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Richard Charles Bailey as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from

1 October 2010. Mr Bailey is a director of Rothschilds and has over 29 years experience in investment banking.

Mr Bailey will become Chairman of the Audit Committee upon Mr Simon Leathes' retirement from the Board at the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting on 12 November 2010. Mr Bailey will also be a member of the Company's Remuneration and Nomination Committees. Mr Bailey is considered by the Board to be independent.

Phil White, Chairman of the Company, said:

"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Simon for his commitment to Kier and the Board over a number of years. I am delighted that Richard is joining us as a non-executive director, as I believe that his experience will enable him to make a significant contribution to the Board. I very much look forward to working with Richard."

No information in relation to Mr Bailey is required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R.

As at the date of this announcement, Mr Bailey has no beneficial interest in the share capital of the Company.

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