27th Apr 2005 15:51
National Grid Transco PLC27 April 2005 27 April 2005 NATIONAL GRID TRANSCO BOARD APPOINTMENT National Grid Transco plc today announces that John Allan will join its Board asa Non-executive Director, with effect from 1 May 2005. He is currently Chief Executive of Exel plc (previously Ocean Group plc), havingbeen appointed in September 1994. He is also a Non-executive Director of PHSGroup plc. John started his career in marketing with Lever Brothers, moving toBristol-Myers and then Fine Fare. He joined BET plc in 1985 and was appointedto the Board in 1987. He is a member of the CBI's Presidents' Committee, theInternational Advisory Council of the Singapore Economic Development Board andthe University of Edinburgh Campaign Board. John is Chairman of the FreightTransport Association and Vice Chairman of Freight Forwarding International. Commenting on the appointment, Sir John Parker, Chairman of National GridTransco, said: "We welcome John to the Board. His extensive business experienceand knowledge of international markets will complement the strengths of our teamof Directors, making him a valuable addition to the Board." Contacts Investors Alexandra Lewis +44 (0)20 7004 3170 +44 (0)7768 554 879 (m)Dave Campbell +44 (0)20 7004 3171 +44 (0)7799 131 783 (m)Bob Seega (US) +1 508 389 2598 MediaClive Hawkins +44 (0)20 7004 3147 +44 (0)7836 357 173 (m) Citigate Dewe Rogerson +44 (0)20 7638 9571Anthony Carlisle +44 (0)7973 611 888 (m) This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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