4th Sep 2006 07:01
Lookers PLC04 September 2006 4 September 2006 Lookers plc New Chairman The Board of Lookers plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil WhiteCBE as Chairman of the Company with immediate effect, following the announcementmade at our AGM on 11th May that Fred Maguire would be stepping down from thisposition. Phil, aged 56, was appointed to the Board of National Express Group in January1996. He became its Chief Executive in 1997 and since that time has beeninstrumental in the development and growth of the Group resulting in its leadingposition today as an international public transport provider. Phil is achartered accountant and has extensive experience of both listed and privatecompanies and working in both the public and private sectors. He is also a nonexecutive director of Kier Group plc. Ken Surgenor, Chief Executive, said: "We are delighted to welcome Phil to the Lookers Board. His extensive businessexperience will provide a valuable contribution to the business at an importantstage in our development." There are no details to be disclosed in respect of Philip White, as per 16.4(b)of the Listing Rules, paragraph 6.f.2 b to g. Enquiries: Hudson Sandler Tel: 020 7796 4133Andrew Hayes / Nick Lyon / Kate Hough This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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