BARRATT DEVELOPMENTS PLC
(the "Company")
Board change
Barratt Developments PLC announces that, after nine years' service, Senior Independent Director, Richard Akers will be standing down from the Board with effect from Tuesday 4 May.
The Nomination Committee and the Board have appointed, effective from 4 May, successors for the roles held by Richard as follows:
· Jock Lennox will become the Senior Independent Director whilst continuing to chair the Audit Committee;
· Katie Bickerstaffe will Chair the Remuneration Committee;
· Chris Weston will Chair the Safety, Health and Environment Committee; and
· Sharon White will be the Designated Non-Executive Director for Workforce Engagement.
John Allan, Chair of the Company said: "On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Richard for his significant contribution to Barratt over the past nine years; in particular his excellent Chairmanship of the Remuneration Committee and his wise counsel as Senior Independent Director. I wish him the very best in his future endeavours."
For further information please contact:
Tina Bains, Company Secretary 01530 278 278
Announcement date: 29th April 2021