30th Mar 2006 16:10
Serco Group plc appoints Non-Executive DirectorSerco Group plc ('Serco') today announces the appointment of Leonard Broese vanGroenou as a non-Executive Director of the company. Leonard will take up thispost on April 3, 2006.Leonard is appointed to succeed fellow non-executive director Ralph Hodge whoretires from the board in May, having served the group for six years. The Boardwould like to express its thanks to Ralph for his contribution and support tothe company over the last six years.In 2004, Leonard retired as vice president Human Resources, and member of thecorporate executive committee, of Pennsylvania-based Air Products after nearlythirty years with this international company. Air Products, which is listed onthe New York stock exchange, serves customers in technology, energy, healthcareand industrial markets worldwide.Leonard's career at Air Products has spanned numerous international rolesincluding financial control, business planning, operational management andhuman resources. During that time, he was instrumental in defining andinstilling a company culture focused on innovation, operational excellence andsafety.In addition to joining the Board, Leonard will sit on the Remuneration, Audit,Nominations and Training and Development committees.Kevin Beeston, Serco's Executive Chairman said: "We are delighted that Leonardhas agreed to join us. He brings a high degree of international experience in atechnically complex, people oriented company. His understanding of the needs ofgrowing, international businesses will be significant in helping us shapeSerco's future."EndsFor further information please contact Dominic Cheetham, CorporateCommunications Director, Serco Group plc on +44 (0)1256 745900Notes to Editors * Serco is a leading international service company, operating in a broad range of sectors including aerospace, defence, education, health, home affairs, local government, science, technology, transport and the commercial sectors. * Leonard Broese van Groenou was born in the Netherlands in 1947 and received a MSc degree in mechanical engineering from the Technical University of Delft in 1973 and an MBA from INSEAD, France in 1974. He also completed the international Senior Management Program at Harvard University in 1988. He speaks four languages and now lives in Surrey, England. * To comply with paragraph 16.4 of the UK Listing Authority listing rules, the company confirms that that there are no matters requiring disclosure in relation to paragraphs 9.6.13R of the listing rules. ENDSERCO GROUP PLCRelated Shares:
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