26th Jul 2005 07:01
Vodafone Group Plc26 July 2005 26 July 2005 PHILIP YEA TO BECOME NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF VODAFONE Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces that Philip Yea has been appointed asa Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 September 2005. Philip Yea, aged 50, is the Chief Executive Officer of 3i Group plc, having beenappointed to that role in July 2004. Prior to joining 3i he was ManagingDirector of Investcorp and, from 1997 to 1999, the Group Finance Director ofDiageo plc following the merger of Guinness plc, where he was Finance Director,and Grand Metropolitan plc. He has previously held non-executive roles at HBOSplc and Manchester United plc. Commenting on the appointment, Lord MacLaurin of Knebworth DL, Chairman ofVodafone, said "I am delighted that Philip is joining Vodafone. He brings withhim extensive business experience and a record of success in internationalmarkets, not only in Europe and Africa but also in the United States. Hisfinancial and strategic skills, as well as his knowledge of issues facinginternational businesses, will be of great benefit to the Board." With effect from 1 September 2005, the composition of the Board of Vodafone willbe: Lord MacLaurin - Chairman Arun Sarin - Chief Executive Paul Hazen - Deputy Chairman Sir Julian Horn-Smith - Deputy Chief Executive Peter Bamford - Chief Marketing Officer Thomas Geitner - Chief Technology Officer Andy Halford - Chief Financial Officer Sir John Bond - Non-Executive Director Dr Michael Boskin - Non-Executive Director Lord Broers - Non-Executive Director John Buchanan - Non-Executive Director Penny Hughes - Non-Executive Director Professor Jurgen Schrempp - Non-Executive Director Luc Vandevelde - Non-Executive Director Philip Yea - Non-Executive Director - ends - For further information: Vodafone Group Plc Simon Lewis, Group Corporate Affairs DirectorTel: +44 (0) 1635 673310 Investor RelationsCharles ButterworthDarren JonesSarah MoriartyTel: +44 (0) 1635 673310 Media RelationsBobby LeachBen PadovanTel: +44 (0) 1635 673310 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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