Anthony Habgood

Marks & Spencer Group PLC 30 August 2005 Issued: Tuesday, 30 August 2005 Marks and Spencer Group plc ('Marks & Spencer') Non-Executive Director Resigns Marks & Spencer today announces the resignation of Anthony Habgood, Non-Executive Director, to enable him to focus on business commitments outside Marks & Spencer. He steps down from the Board with immediate effect. Anthony Habgood said: 'It is with great regret that I have resigned as a director of Marks & Spencer. As Chairman of Whitbread and after unexpectedly having had to resume the Executive Chairmanship of Bunzl in June, I have found it impossible to fulfil the time commitments necessary to remain on the Board.' Paul Myners, Chairman said: 'We fully understand that in these circumstances Tony felt he could not continue as a Non-Executive Director. I would like to thank him for his service on the Board during the last year.' ENDS For further information, please contact: Investor Relations: Amanda Mellor 020 8718 3604 Sarah McGlyne 020 8718 1563 Corporate Press Office: Bella Pagdin 020 8718 1967 Sue Sadler 020 8718 8642 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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