Directorate Change

RNS Number : 2247X

Kingfisher PLC

02 December 2010

 



2 December 2010

Appointment of Clare Chapman as non-executive director

Kingfisher plc today announces that Clare Chapman is appointed a non-executive director of the company. Ms Chapman, 50, is currently Director General of Workforce, for the NHS and Social Care, where she is responsible for a workforce of more than two million people. She was appointed to the position in 2007. She was previously Group HR director of Tesco plc from 1999-2006 and HR vice president of Pepsi Cola's West and Central European operations from 1994-1999. She is also a non-executive director of TUI Travel plc and chairman of its remuneration committee.

Commenting on the appointment, Ian Cheshire, Kingfisher's Group Chief Executive, said: "I am delighted to welcome Clare to Kingfisher, where her experience in talent management and people development will be invaluable. With over 80,000 employees in eight countries Kingfisher already has a wealth of talent. Clare's human resources background in large, international retail and consumer groups, as well as her more recent experience in the NHS, will help us make the most of our potential as we seek to take Kingfisher to the next stage of its development."

Daniel Bernard, Kingfisher's Chairman, said: "Retailing is a people business so I am sure Kingfisher will benefit enormously from Clare's experience as we grow our business around the world.  Clare's appointment will further strengthen our board, which already includes directors from Carrefour, Ikea and Apple. I look forward to working with her."

Enquiries:

Ian Harding, Group Communications Director	020 7644 1029
Nigel Cope, Head of Media Relations	020 7644 1030
Sarah Gerrand, Head of Investor Relations	020 7644 1032

Further copies of this announcement can be downloaded from www.kingfisher.com or by application to: The Company Secretary, Kingfisher plc, 3 Sheldon Square, London, W2 6PX.

Company Profile:

Kingfisher plc is Europe's leading home improvement retail group and the third largest in the world, with over 840 stores in eight countries in Europe and Asia.  Its main retail brands are B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt and Screwfix. Kingfisher also has a 50% joint venture business in Turkey with Koç Group, and a 21% interest in, and strategic alliance with Hornbach, Germany's leading large format DIY retailer.

 

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