8th Feb 2006 07:30
Board Change Simon Batey to leave United Utilities Simon Batey, Group Finance Director, has indicated that he has taken thedecision to leave United Utilities in 2006 after six years in the role. He hasagreed a leaving date of 31 July 2006, after the conclusion of the year-endfinancial reporting and the AGM.Sir Richard Evans, Chairman, said:"Simon has made an outstanding contribution and will leave United Utilities ina stronger position than when he arrived.He has established a firm financial foundation for the company and was thearchitect of the innovative two stage rights issue which raised ‚£1bn forinvestment in the business. He has worked closely and successfully with JohnRoberts, Chief Executive, on strategic and operational matters.The search for a replacement is under way and we are pleased that Simon willstay until the Summer to see his successor into the role.On behalf of the Board and all his colleagues, I thank Simon for all he hasdone for the company and wish him well in the future." _____________________________________________ For further information please contact:Evelyn Brodie - Head of Corporate and Financial Communications +44 (0)20 73070309.Darren Jameson - Investor Relations Manager +44 (0) 1925 237033United Utilities' ordinary trade on the London Stock Exchange and its ADRs,each equal to two ordinary shares, trade on the New York Stock Exchange underthe Trading Symbol "UU".ENDUNITED UTILITIES PLCRelated Shares:
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