BOARD APPOINTMENT

RNS Number : 0549E

WH Smith PLC

14 December 2009

 



                                        14 December 2009

BOARD APPOINTMENT

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

WH Smith PLC today announces the appointment of Walker Boyd as a Non-Executive Director from 1 February 2010.

Walker has substantial retail expertise both in the UK and the USA. He is currently Group Finance Director at Signet Jewelers Limited (previously Signet Group Plc) and has held this position since 1995.

WHSmith's Chairman, Robert Walker said: "We are delighted to welcome Walker Boyd back to WHSmith. With his extensive retail and finance experience, Walker will be a valuable member of the Board".

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Enquiries:
WH Smith PLC
Sarah Heath	Media Relations	020 7851 8850
Mark Boyle	Investor Relations	020 7851 8820
Brunswick
Tom Buchanan		020 7404 5959

 

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