Appointment of Non Executive

RNS Number : 3236O

Drax Group PLC

28 June 2010

 



28 June 2010

Drax Group plc

(Symbol: DRX)

Appointment of new Non Executive Director

The Board of Drax Group plc ("Drax") is pleased to announce that Tony Thorne has been appointed as a non executive director. His appointment will take effect on 29 June 2010.

Tony was Chief Executive of DS Smith plc, the international packaging and office products group, from 2001 until his retirement from the board in May 2010.  Previously he was President of SCA's corrugated packaging business. Prior to this he had a 20 year career with Shell International, working throughout the world in senior management roles, including strategic planning and President of the Shell Companies in Mexico.

Commenting on the appointment Charles Berry, Chairman of Drax, said: "The directors are delighted to welcome Tony to the Board of Drax. Tony's operational expertise and his extensive international experience will be of great value to Drax in the development of the business."

There are no further matters which are required to be disclosed under Rule 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of the Financial Services Authority.

Enquiries:

Drax: Investor Relations

Michael Scott

[phone]

Drax: External Affairs

Melanie Wedgbury

[phone]

Brunswick: Media

Michael Harrison

[phone]

 

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