14th Dec 2006 07:02
Carillion PLC14 December 2006 Carillion appoints new finance director. Support services and construction company, Carillion plc, has appointed RichardAdam as Group Finance Director to succeed Chris Girling. Richard Adam, who is 49, joins Carillion from Associated British Ports Holdings(ABPH), where he has been Group Finance Director since 1999. He will take up theappointment upon Chris Girling's retirement in April 2007. At ABPH, Richard has led the development of strong financial management andplayed a key role in steering the Group's proactive communications withinvestors and other stakeholders. He is chairman of ABPH's risk managementworking group, its CSR management committee and its main defined benefit pensionscheme. Commenting, Carillion Chief Executive, John McDonough said, "We are delighted towelcome Richard to Carillion. With proven financial and City experience andstrong operational and business management skills, Richard will play a leadingrole in the delivery of Carillion's strategy for sustainable profitable growth." Notes to editorsRichard Adam is also currently a non-executive director of SSL Internationalplc. There are no further disclosures to be made in respect of paragraph 9.6.13of the FSA Listing Rules. For further information contactJohn Denning, Director Group Corporate Affairs, Carillion plc 01902 316426 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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