19 July 2013
Travis Perkins plc
("Travis Perkins" or "the Company")
Non-executive director appointment
Travis Perkins plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Rogers as a non-executive director with effect from 1 September 2013. Christopher is a chartered accountant and currently the Managing Director of Costa Coffee, part of Whitbread PLC, of which he was Group Finance Director from 2005 to 2012. He was Group Finance Director of Woolworth Group PLC from 2001 to 2005 and previously held senior roles in both finance and commercial functions in Comet Group PLC and Kingfisher PLC. He was also a non-executive director of HMV Group PLC from 2006 to 2012*.
Robert Walker, Chairman of Travis Perkins plc, commented:
"We are delighted to secure the appointment of Christopher Rogers as a director. The range of skills on our board will be greatly enhanced by his strong general management and financial background coupled with his experience in a number of operational roles. We look forward to his contribution to the future development of our Group."
*In line with Listing Rule 9.6.13, we confirm that HMV went into administration in January 2013.
Enquiries:
Geoff Cooper, Chief Executive |
01604 683222 |
Travis Perkins plc |
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David Bick, Mark Longson |
020 7929 5599 |
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