5th Feb 2007 07:00
Victoria PLC05 February 2007 Issued on behalf of Victoria PLC by Citigate Dewe Rogerson LimitedDate: Monday, 5 February 2007 Embargoed: 7.00am Victoria PLC ("Victoria" or the "Company") Main Board Director Retirement Victoria announces that John Duncan will be retiring from Victoria after 36years service and will step down from the Board on 30 April 2007, a position hehas held since 1996. John started with Victoria in July 1970 to help in pioneering the Company's moveout of selling solely to the wholesale trade. He has had a successful careerwith Victoria, rising through the ranks to Sales & Marketing Director, JointManaging Director and was appointed to the Main Board of Victoria in September1996. Bob Gilbert, Chairman, commenting on John's forthcoming retirement said: "John is a consummate professional in all he does and I would like to thank himfor the significant contribution he has always made to the Group. He has beeninstrumental in formulating the selling strategy that the Company have today ofselling to both the retailer trade, as well as to the major groups and selectedwholesalers." Alan Bullock, Group Managing Director added: "For the past two years, John has gradually been reducing his working weektowards this planned early retirement although I am pleased to say that Johnwill remain connected to the industry as he plans to continue in his role asChairman of the Carpet Foundation until 2008." "On behalf of everyone at Victoria and indeed shareholders, the Directors wishJohn and his wife Margaret a long and happy retirement." Enquiries:Alan Bullock, Group Managing Director Fiona Tooley / Katie DaleVictoria PLC Citigate Dewe RogersonTel: +44 (0)1562 749640 Tel: +44 (0)121 455 8370Mobile: +44 (0)7785 325701 (AB) Mobile: +44 (0)7785 703523 (FMT) This announcement, together with other information on Victoria PLC may be foundat: www.victoria.plc.uk. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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