Change of Senior Independent Director

RNS Number : 0449U

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc

04 April 2016

 

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc

4 April 2016

Following the announcement on 12 February 2016 that Lewis Booth would stand down as Senior Independent Director once a successor had been identified, Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Sir Kevin Smith as Senior Independent Director.  This appointment will take effect after the Annual General Meeting on 5 May 2016, and Lewis Booth will continue in role until then. Lewis will continue as a Non-executive Director and chairman of the Audit Committee.

Save as disclosed above, there are no further details to disclose under paragraphs 9.6.11 (3) & (4) of the Listing Rules in respect of Lewis Booth or Kevin Smith.

For further information, please contact:

Investors: John Dawson

Director - Investor Relations

Rolls-Royce plc

Tel: [phone]

[e-mail]

Media:

Richard Wray

Director of External Communications

Rolls-Royce plc

Tel: [phone]

[e-mail]

 

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