Appointment of non-executive

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Wetherspoon (JD) PLC
23 April 2009
 



JD Wetherspoon plc

24 April 2009


Appointment of non-executive director



JD Wetherspoon plc ('the Company') announces that Sir Richard Beckett Bt QC, has been appointed a non-executive director of the Company, with immediate effect. 


Sir Richard, aged 65was called to the Bar in 1965 and took silk in 1987. He was one of the pre-eminent practitioners in regulatory and licensing matters and previously acted for the Company, amongst many others, for thirty years.


Tim Martin, Chairman of JD Wetherspoon, said:

'I am delighted that Richard has agreed to join the Board. He has a wealth of relevant experience, especially of UK licensing matters, and I look forward to his input and wise counsel for the benefit of the Company going forward.'


There is no further disclosure required by 9.6.13 of the UK Listing Rules.



Enquiries:


JD Wetherspoon plc, 01923 477 777

John Hutson, Chief Executive

Keith Down, Finance Director  




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