20th Jun 2005 17:51
Morrison(Wm.)Supermarkets PLC20 June 2005 Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc 20 June 2005 Morrisons appoints three non-executive directors Following a meeting today involving Sir Ken Morrison (Chairman), David Jones,(non-executive Deputy Chairman) and Bob Stott (Chief Executive), the Board ofWm. Morrison Supermarkets PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of threenon-executive directors effective July 1st 2005. They are: Brian Flanagan,aged 53, Susan Murray, aged 48, and Nigel Robertson, aged 45. Brian Flanagan worked for the Mars Corporation for 26 years and possesses abroad international business experience. He has held senior managementpositions in finance, information systems, manufacturing, purchasing and was,most latterly, the global Vice President of Business Transformation for MarsInc. Susan Murray is currently a non-executive director of SSL International PLC,Enterprise Inns PLC, and Imperial Tobacco Group PLC. She was formerly ChiefExecutive of Littlewoods Stores Ltd. Nigel Robertson held senior positions in the food division of Marks & SpencerPLC. He played a central role in establishing Ocado, an on-line groceryshopping operation in partnership with Waitrose. The Board is also pleased to confirm that Richard Pennycook will join the Boardas Group Finance Director on 1st October 2005. The Chairman and Deputy Chairman will together be interviewing furthercandidates for non-executive directorships and it is anticipated that a furtherannouncement will be made within the next four weeks. (END) All enquiries: Citigate Dewe Rogerson +44 207 638 9571 Jonathan Clare/ Simon Rigby/Sarah Gestetner This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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