30th Aug 2005 08:49
Marks & Spencer Group PLC30 August 2005 Issued: Tuesday, 30 August 2005 Marks and Spencer Group plc ("Marks & Spencer") Non-Executive Director Resigns Marks & Spencer today announces the resignation of Anthony Habgood,Non-Executive Director, to enable him to focus on business commitments outsideMarks & Spencer. He steps down from the Board with immediate effect. Anthony Habgood said: "It is with great regret that I have resigned as adirector of Marks & Spencer. As Chairman of Whitbread and after unexpectedlyhaving had to resume the Executive Chairmanship of Bunzl in June, I have foundit impossible to fulfil the time commitments necessary to remain on the Board." Paul Myners, Chairman said: "We fully understand that in these circumstancesTony felt he could not continue as a Non-Executive Director. I would like tothank him for his service on the Board during the last year." ENDS For further information, please contact: Investor Relations:Amanda Mellor 020 8718 3604Sarah McGlyne 020 8718 1563 Corporate Press Office:Bella Pagdin 020 8718 1967Sue Sadler 020 8718 8642 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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