29th Jun 2006 09:00
FIRSTGROUP PLC BOARD APPOINTMENT We are pleased to announce that Audrey Baxter will join the Board of FirstGroupplc as a Non-Executive Director in August 2006.Audrey is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Baxters Food Group. Shejoined Baxters in 1989 and has been instrumental in the successful expansionand development of an established family business into an international groupwith products distributed throughout the world and exported to the USA, Canada,South Africa, Australia, Hong Kong and Europe.Commenting on the appointment, Martin Gilbert, Chairman said: "I am delightedthat Audrey is joining the Group. Under her leadership Baxters has successfullyexpanded into new markets and developed as a global brand. I am confident thatshe will make a significant contribution to the Group. "Contacts:Rachael Borthwick,Group Corporate Communications Director Tel: 020 7291 0508ENDFIRSTGROUP PLCRelated Shares:
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