24th May 2012 11:00
For immediate release
Berendsen plc
Appointment of new Non-Executive Director
Berendsen plc is pleased to announce that it has appointed Lucy Dimes as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 June 2012.
Lucy (46) is CEO UK & Ireland of Alcatel-Lucent, having previously held various senior roles at BT Plc, including Managing Director of Group and OpenReach Service Operations.
Iain Ferguson, Chairman, commented: "We are delighted to announce the appointment of Lucy to the Berendsen Board. I am sure she will make a significant contribution to the business."
There are no disclosures required in respect of Lucy Dimes under paragraph 9.6.13 (2) - (6) of the Listing Rules.
For further information contact:
Berendsen plc
Iain Ferguson, Chairman
Telephone: 020 7259 6663David Lawler, Company Secretary
Telephone: 020 7259 6663
Financial Dynamics
Richard Mountain
Telephone: 020 7269 7291
Note:
Berendsen plc is a focused European textile maintenance business with leading positions in most of the countries in which it operates. As a focused business we are able to mobilise our resources to drive our strategies in our core area of expertise.
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