31st Jan 2006 13:01
Vodafone Group Plc31 January 2006 31 January 2006 RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR Vodafone Group Plc today announces that Sir Julian Horn-Smith will be retiringfrom the Board at the company's Annual General Meeting in July 2006. Sir Julian,57, has enjoyed a career spanning more than 22 years at Vodafone and has held anumber of senior posts including Chief Operating Officer and currently DeputyGroup Chief Executive, which includes responsibility for global businessdevelopment. He was closely involved in all of Vodafone's major transactionsincluding Mannesmann and most recently the acquisition of businesses in theCzech Republic and Romania, the disposal of Vodafone's Swedish subsidiary andthe purchase of a stake in India's Bharti Tele-Ventures. Commenting on his retirement, Chief Executive Arun Sarin said: "Julian hasenjoyed an outstanding career at Vodafone going back to the very earliest daysof the creation of the UK network. He was one of the founding fathers of thebusiness and his contribution to Vodafone has been immense. He has performedwith distinction in all the roles he has held and he will be missed by all hiscolleagues." Sir Julian said: "It has been a privilege to be part of Vodafone's creation and its developmentinto one of Europe's most successful companies. Although today's announcementhas been long planned, I look forward to Vodafone's future success and afterJuly will be cheering from the terraces." - ends- For further information: Vodafone Group Investor RelationsTel: +44 (0) 1635 664447 Media RelationsTel: +44 (0) 1635 664444 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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