26th Jul 2005 07:01
Vodafone Group Plc26 July 2005 26 July 2005 BOARD APPOINTMENTS Vodafone Group Plc announces the following Board changes, which become effectiveat the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting being held today. As announced on 13 October 2004, Andrew (Andy) Halford is appointed ChiefFinancial Officer of Vodafone Group Plc. He succeeds Ken Hydon who, after 20years as Vodafone's Financial Director, retires at the conclusion of the AnnualGeneral Meeting. Commenting on Ken Hydon's retirement, Lord MacLaurin, Chairman of the Company,said: "Ken's energy and enthusiasm have been uplifting for all those who haveworked with him and for him. His firm control of the financials and his wisecounsel has played a huge part in the success of the Company. I and all hiscolleagues send him our thanks and best wishes for a very happy and welldeserved retirement." Sir David Scholey, a non-executive director of Vodafone since 1998, also retiresfrom the Board following today's Annual General Meeting. In addition, changes to the Chairmanship of the two Board Committees areannounced today. Dr Michael Boskin succeeds Paul Hazen as Chairman of the AuditCommittee and Luc Vandevelde succeeds Penny Hughes as Chairman of theRemuneration Committee. - ends - For further information: Vodafone Group PlcSimon Lewis, Group Corporate Affairs DirectorTel: +44 (0) 1635 673310 Investor Relations Media RelationsCharles Butterworth Bobby LeachDarren Jones Ben PadovanSarah MoriartyTel: +44 (0) 1635 673310 Tel: +44 (0) 1635 673310 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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