Galiform PLC
23 November 2006
23 November 2006
Galiform Plc - Non-Executive Appointment
Galiform Plc today announces the appointment of Michael Wemms as a Non Executive
Director with immediate effect.
Michael Wemms was Chairman of House of Fraser plc from 2001 until November 2006
and is a Non Executive Director of Inchcape plc, Majid Al Futtam Group and Cole
Myers Limited. He was Chairman of the British Retail Consortium from 2004 until
2006.
Michael was an Executive Director of Tesco plc from 1989 to 2000, with
responsibility for Store Operations from 1991. He commenced his management
career with Tesco in 1971 and held a wide range of executive positions in Supply
Chain, IT, Finance and Administration before assuming his Board
responsibilities.
Michael will take over as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee from Lesley
Knox who, as previously announced, was planning to step down once a successor
had been appointed. She will retire as a Non Executive Director following a
short transition period, having served since May 2001.
Commenting on the appointment, Will Samuel said:
'Michael Wemms has a wealth of strategic and operational experience. We are
delighted that he is joining Galiform at this key stage in its development as it
seeks to expand its successful Howden business. His experience will be
invaluable to us in that process.
We are grateful to Lesley Knox for her significant contribution to the Board and
its Committees over the past five years.'
In accordance with paragraph 16.4 of the Listing Rules, it is confirmed that
there are no details to be disclosed in relation to Michael Wemms under
paragraph 6.F.2 (b) to (g) of the Listing Rules.
Enquiries
Investors Gary Rawlinson 020 7535 1127
Head of Investor Relations
Galiform Plc
Media Fiona Laffan/Anna Jones 020 7404 5959
Brunswick
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