27th Feb 2008 08:00
Greggs PLC27 February 2008 27 February 2008 GREGGS plc BOARD APPOINTMENT Greggs is the UK's leading retailer specialising in sandwiches, savouries andother baker-fresh food on the go. It has over 1,350 retail outlets throughout the UK, trading under the Greggs and Bakers Oven brands. Roger Whiteside (49) will join the Board as an additional Non-Executive Directorwith effect from 17 March 2008. Roger Whiteside was Chief Executive of the Thresher Group off-licence chain from2004-2007. Prior to this he was one of the founders of Ocado, the innovativeonline grocer operating in partnership with Waitrose, and served as its JointManaging Director from 2000-2004. He began his career at Marks & Spencer, wherehe spent 20 years, ultimately becoming head of its Food Business. On appointment, Roger will become a member of the Company's Audit, Nominationsand Remuneration Committees. Greggs Chairman Derek Netherton said: "I am delighted to welcome Roger Whitesideto the Board, and am sure that we will benefit from his very extensiveexperience of the food and retail industries." Greggs plc confirms that it has been advised by Roger Whiteside that there isnothing further to disclose in relation to Rule 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules. ENQUIRIES:Greggs plc Hudson SandlerDerek Netherton, Chairman Wendy Baker / Jessica RouleauTel: 020 7796 4133 Tel: 020 7796 4133 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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