22nd May 2007 07:04
Marks & Spencer Group PLC22 May 2007 Issued: Tuesday, 22 May 2007 MARKS AND SPENCER GROUP PLC ("MARKS & SPENCER") ANNOUNCES NEW NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Marks & Spencer today announced the appointment of Martha Lane Fox as a nonexecutive director with effect from 1 June 2007. Lord Burns, Chairman of Marks & Spencer said: "We are delighted that Martha isjoining the Board as a non-executive director, bringing with her considerablebusiness experience as well as knowledge of the online sector." Martha Lane Fox said: "I am very pleased to be joining the M&S Board, it is agreat business with a great brand and plenty of opportunities ahead" Martha Lane Fox co-founded Lastminute.com in 1998, which was sold to SabreHoldings in 2005. She is currently a board member of Channel 4. END Media enquiries: Bella Vuillermoz Marks & Spencer Corporate PR 020 8718 1967 07919 057 566Clair Foster Marks & Spencer Corporate PR 020 8718 8928 07748 147 851 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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