Barratt Developments PLC Board change

Immediate Release 04.03.21

Barratt Developments PLC

Board change

The Board of Barratt Developments PLC ("the Company") announces that Jessica White, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has informed the Board of her intention to step down from the Board on 30 June 2021 for personal reasons and to leave the business at the end of July 2021.

The Board is launching a search for a new CFO and a further announcement will be made in due course.

John Allan, Chairman, said:

"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Jessica for her valued contribution to the business during her fifteen years with us, not only in her four years as CFO but also in her previous senior Finance roles. As CFO, Jessica has been an integral member of our leadership team and has played an instrumental role in driving Barratt towards our medium-term targets. We wish Jessica every success for the future."

Jessica White, CFO, said:

"It was not an easy decision to step down after fifteen years with Barratt and Wilson Bowden, but it is the right thing for me at this time. I am proud of the role that I have played in both driving Barratt towards its medium term targets and embedding strength and resilience through the operating framework. I wish the whole Barratt team the very best for the future."

This announcement contains inside information. 

For further information, please contact:

Barratt Developments PLC                         

Tim Collins, Head of Corporate Communications                0207 299 4874

John Messenger, Group Investor Relations Director           07867 201 763

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