31st Oct 2005 14:30
Balfour Beatty PLC31 October 2005 31 October 2005 BALFOUR BEATTY PLC NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS ======================= Balfour Beatty plc announces today that Steven Marshall is to join the MainBoard as a non-executive Director with effect from 1 November 2005. Mr Marshall,who is 48, is currently non-executive Chairman of Delta plc and also anon-executive director of Southern Water. He was Executive Chairman of Queens' Moat Houses plc until November 2004, havingbeen Finance Director and then Chief Executive of Railtrack Group plc between1999 and 2002. Previously, he was Group Chief Executive of Thorn plc, havingjoined as Finance Director in 1995. Prior to that, he held senior managementpositions at Grand Metropolitan plc, Parkdale Holdings plc and Burton Group plc. Balfour Beatty also announces today that Richard Delbridge is to retire as anon-executive Director of the company with effect from 31 December 2005. He willbe succeeded by Mr Marshall as Chairman of the Group Audit Committee. Commenting on these Board changes today, Balfour Beatty Chairman, Sir David John, said: "We welcome Steve Marshall to the Board. He brings comprehensive plc experience,both as an executive and non-executive director, and is thoroughly familiar withconstruction and support services. We also offer our sincere thanks to RichardDelbridge, who has contributed much to the company while on the Board." ENDS Enquiries to:Tim SharpTel: 020 7216 6884 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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