2nd Jun 2006 10:05
Severn Trent PlcRetirement of DirectorMartin Flower, Senior Independent Director and Deputy Chairman of Severn TrentPlc, has announced his retirement from the board with effect from 10 June 2006by which time he will have completed ten years on the board. Mr Flower isChairman of Croda International Plc and a director of The Morgan CrucibleCompany Plc.Sir John Egan, Chairman of Severn Trent Plc, said "I would like to thank Martinfor the excellent contribution he has made to Severn Trent during his ten yearsas a non-executive director, in particular for his chairmanship of theRemuneration Committee and his tenure as Deputy Chairman, providing continuityto the Board during a period of significant change. I wish him well for thefuture".Richard Davey, a non-executive director, will be appointed as SeniorIndependent Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee with effectfrom 11 June 2006.For further information contact:Peter GavanDirector of Corporate AffairsSevern Trent PlcDirect Line: 0121 722 4310www.severntrent.comENDSEVERN TRENT PLCRelated Shares:
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