16th Mar 2016 07:00
For release at 0700 hours on Wednesday 16 March 2016
KIER GROUP PLC
BOARD CHANGES
Kier Group plc ("Kier") announces that, with immediate effect, Justin Atkinson has been appointed as its Senior Independent Director.
Justin was appointed to the board of directors of Kier (the "Board") with effect from 1 October 2015, having previously been Chief Executive of Keller Group plc from May 2004 to April 2015 and, prior to that, its Finance Director and Chief Operating Officer.
Commenting on the appointment, Phil White, Kier's Chairman, said: "On behalf of the Board, I would like to congratulate Justin on his appointment. Justin's skills and experience have enabled him to make a positive contribution to the Board since joining Kier and I very much look forward to working with him in his new role."
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Faeth Birch/Daniela Fleischmann, Finsbury +44 (0)20 7251 3801
Kier press office +44 (0)1767 355903
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