7th Apr 2005 06:00
Thursday 7 April 2005 FIRSTGROUP PLC BOARD APPOINTMENT We are pleased to announce that Sidney Barrie will join the Board of FirstGroupplc as Group Commercial Director in August 2005. His responsibilities willcover commercial activities across the Group.Sid is currently a senior partner at Paull & Williamsons solicitors where he isHead of Corporate. He has had a long association with the Group includingadvising on the buyout of Grampian Regional Transport Limited, the listing ofGRT Holdings plc and subsequent merger with Badgerline Group plc to formFirstGroup.Louise Ruppel will continue her role as Group Legal Director withresponsibility for the Group's legal function.Commenting on the appointment, Moir Lockhead, Chief Executive said: "I amdelighted that Sid is joining the Group. His appointment will furtherstrengthen our Commercial Team and I am confident that he will make asignificant contribution to the Group."Contacts:Rachael Borthwick, Head of Corporate Communications Tel: 020 7291 0508Mobile: 07771 945432ENDFIRSTGROUP PLCRelated Shares:
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