KIER GROUP PLC
DIRECTORATE CHANGES
Kier Group plc ("Kier") announces the following changes to its board of directors (the "Board"), which are made in anticipation of the completion of its acquisition of May Gurney Integrated Services plc ("May Gurney"). May Gurney shareholders and Kier shareholders have approved the transaction and completion is expected to take place on 8 July 2013. All of these changes to the Board will take effect immediately.
The Board is introducing the role of Chief Operating Officer ("COO"), so as to further strengthen Kier's operating processes across the enlarged group and ensure that they are implemented in a cohesive and consistent way. Steve Bowcott will take up the role of COO and will be responsible for the operational efficiency of both the Construction and the Services divisions within the enlarged group.
The Group Finance Director, Haydn Mursell, will assume operational responsibility for the Property division, in addition to his current responsibilities.
As a result of these changes, Ian Lawson has today retired as a director from the Board. Ian will, however, remain available to the business for a period of three months from today to assist with the integration of May Gurney.
Phil White, Chairman of Kier, commented: "On behalf of the Board and everyone at Kier, I would like to thank Ian for his hard work and dedication to the business in a number of roles and over many years. I wish him the very best for the future.
The introduction of the COO role, together with clearly defined roles and responsibilities for each of the Executive Directors and an experienced senior management team, will enable the business to continue to deliver a strong trading performance which will, in turn, provide a sound platform for future growth."
This announcement is made in accordance with LR 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules.
Enquiries
Paul Sheffield, Chief Executive, Kier Haydn Mursell, Finance Director, Kier |
+44 (0)1767 640 111 |
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RLM Finsbury |
+44 (0) 207 251 3801 |
Faeth Birch |
+44 (0) 776 894 3171 |
Charlotte Whitley |
+44 (0) 776 850 5685 |
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About Kier
Kier is a leading construction, services and property group, specialising in building and civil engineering, support services, commercial property development, structured property financing and private and affordable housing. Kier employs over 10,000 people worldwide and has an annual revenue of £2.1bn. For more information, contact Kier's communications department on +44 (0)1767 640 111 or visit www.kier.co.uk.
