Directorate Change

RNS Number : 0894K

Legal & General Group Plc

20 June 2014

 



Legal & General Group Plc

Directorate Change

20 June 2014

The Board of Legal & General Group Plc (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Olaf Swantee as an independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 August 2014.

Olaf is Chief Executive of EE Ltd, the UK's largest mobile phone operator and broadband provider.  Olaf has worked in the technology sector for over 20 years with roles in Orange Group and Hewlett Packard/Compaq. Olaf will join the Nominations Committee and the Audit Committee.

John Stewart, Chairman, said:

"I am very pleased Olaf has agreed to join the Board.  He brings a wealth of technology and digital experience which the Board considers to be extremely important in the evolution of the Group's digital strategy. He will be a valuable addition to the Board and I look forward to working with him."

No other information is required to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of the Financial Services Authority in relation to Olaf's appointment as a Director of the Company.

INVESTORS:

Bernie Hickman Group Financial Controller and Investor Relations Director 020 3124 2043

Stephen Thomas Investor Relations Manager 020 3124 2047

Laura Doyle Investor Relations Manager 020 3124 2088

MEDIA:

John Godfrey Group Communications Director 020 3124 2090

Richard King Head of Media Relations 020 3124 2095

 

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