13th Mar 2007 11:34
Atkins (WS) PLC13 March 2007 Appointment of Board Directors The Board of WS Atkins plc ("Atkins") announces the appointment of FionaClutterbuck as a Non-Executive Director and Alun Griffiths as an ExecutiveDirector. Both Ms. Clutterbuck and Mr. Griffiths join the Board with effectfrom today, with Ms Clutterbuck also joining the Audit Committee with effectfrom 1 April. Fiona Clutterbuck, 49, is a senior executive of ABN AMRO heading their FinancialInstitutions Advisory Practice. She previously held senior roles with HSBC Bankplc and Hill Samuel and has over 20 years' corporate finance experience in theCity. Alun Griffiths, 52, is Atkins' Group HR Director. He joined Atkins in 1986 andwas appointed to his present role in 2003 having worked in senior positions inmanagement consultancy, marketing and strategy within Atkins. He was alsoresponsible for Atkins' activities in South Africa from 2001-3. Ed Wallis, Chairman, WS Atkins plc, said: "I am delighted to welcome both Fiona and Alun to the Board. Fiona brings aproven track record in advising Boards on strategic issues which, coupled withher significant corporate finance experience, will be a considerable asset tothe Company as we continue to drive development and grow the business. "Alun's appointment further strengthens the Board as he brings wide rangingexperience across Atkins' business operations. He has an exceptionalunderstanding of the business and his counsel has already been valued by theBoard on many occasions." - Ends - Contact: Ed Wallis, Chairman +44 (0)1372 726140 James Garthwaite, Group Communications Director +44 (0)1372 726140 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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