Appointment of Chief Executive

RNS Number : 9064O

Severfield-Rowen PLC

26 September 2013

Severfield-Rowen Plc

(the "Company" or the "Group")

Appointment of Chief Executive

Severfield-Rowen, the market leading structural steel group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Lawson as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 November 2013. In line with the Company's announcement of 23 January 2013, John Dodds, currently Executive Chairman, will resume the role of Non-Executive Chairman following Mr Lawson's appointment.

Mr Lawson, 56, brings a wealth of construction sector knowledge and experience to the Group. He was previously a main Board Director of Kier Group plc, where he enjoyed a 13-year career. Mr Lawson was appointed to the Board of Kier Group plc as Executive Director in 2005 with responsibility initially for its Services division and later he also assumed responsibility for the Property division. Mr Lawson initiated and managed a significant restructuring programme within the divisions and completed several important acquisitions for the company.

Previously Mr Lawson was a Director of Kier Regional, the Group's regional construction business. Prior to joining Kier Regional, Mr Lawson was Managing Director of Kier Investments which he joined in 2000 following a successful career at Bickerton Group plc where he was Managing Director.

John Dodds, Chairman, commented:

"I am delighted to welcome Ian to the Group. He has a wide range of experience from 35 years in the construction industry. I have worked with Ian over many years and believe he brings the right mix of skills and experience to lead the Group for the next phase of its growth and development."

The Company confirms that there are no further matters which are required to be disclosed pursuant to LR 9.6.13 regarding the appointment of Ian Lawson.

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For further information, please contact:

Severfield-Rowen Plc

John Dodds

Chairman

Alan Dunsmore

Finance Director

01845 577896

Jefferies Hoare Govett

Simon Hardy

Harry Nicholas

020 7029 8000