5th Sep 2008 13:00
5 September 2008
HMV Group plc today announces the appointment of Robert Swannell as Non-Executive Chairman, effective 2 February 2009. As previously announced, Carl Symon will retire as Chairman and Director at the close of today's Annual General Meeting. Lesley Knox, a Non-Executive Director, has been appointed Non-Executive Chairman for the interim period.
Simon Fox, CEO, commented:
"I am pleased to welcome Robert as Chairman of HMV Group. Robert brings a wealth of experience to the Board which will be of immense value to us as we continue to transform the Group."
Robert Swannell said:
"I am delighted to be joining the Board as Chairman, and look forward to working with the Board and a talented leadership team to deliver not only the Group's medium-term plans, but also our aspirations for future growth."
ENDS
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Notes to Editors
About Robert Swannell
Robert Swannell (57) is Vice-Chairman of Citi Europe. He has worked in Investment Banking since joining Schroders in 1977. He is a Non Executive Director of British Land PLC and of 3i Group PLC and a member of The Takeover Appeal Board. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Barrister.
Apart from the directorships noted above, there is no other information to be disclosed pursuant to LR9.6.13R in respect of this directorship.
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