Appointment

Taylor Woodrow PLC 10 January 2002 EMBARGOED UNTIL 7.00AM - THURSDAY 10 JANUARY 2002 Taylor Woodrow plc Appointment of New Group Chief Executive Taylor Woodrow plc, the international housing and development Group, announced today that Iain Napier (aged 52) will take over as Group Chief Executive on 1 February 2002, succeeding Keith Egerton who will retire as a Director on that date. Iain joins the Main Board with immediate effect. As Chief Executive of Bass Brewers and Bass International Brewers, Iain Napier was previously a Main Board Director of Bass PLC (now Six Continents PLC). Following the disposal of its brewing interests, he became a member of the Executive Management Committee of Interbrew SA. Commenting on this appointment, Dr. Robert Hawley, Chairman of Taylor Woodrow said: 'Under Keith Egerton's leadership, Taylor Woodrow has made tremendous progress in radically transforming the strategic shape and financial performance of the company. The Board respect his desire to retire at the age of 60, and wish him well in the future. We are delighted that Iain Napier is joining the Group. With his extensive commercial background and detailed knowledge of consumer markets, Iain is ideally qualified to drive Taylor Woodrow forward as a leading housing and development company.' A detailed biography is available on request. For further information please contact: Investor Relations: Jonathan Murrin, Investor Relations Manager Taylor Woodrow plc Tel: 01784 428 718 Media Enquiries: Miranda Bellord, Public Relations Manager Taylor Woodrow plc Tel: 01784 428 784 Scott Fulton/Peter Otero Financial Dynamics Tel: 020 7831 3113
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