10th Feb 2005 13:02
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC10 February 2005 Board Change The Board of Directors of Imperial Tobacco Group PLC announces that BruceDavidson, Sales and Marketing Director, resigned yesterday from the Board bymutual consent and with immediate effect to pursue other opportunities. Mr Davidson's operational responsibilities will now be managed by GrahamBlashill, formerly Regional Sales and Marketing Director, Western Europe. MrBlashill will assume full responsibility for all of the Group's Sales andMarketing operations. Gareth Davis, Chief Executive, said: "I would like to thank Bruce for his contribution to the progress of the Groupover the last seven years and wish him well for the future. I am pleased toannounce Graham's appointment; he has been integral to the successfuldevelopment and implementation of Imperial Tobacco's strategy for many years. Iam confident that his considerable experience will be of ongoing benefit to theentire Group." Enquiries Alex ParsonsGroup Media Relations Manager +44 (0) 117 937 7241 John Nelson-SmithInvestor Relations Manager +44 (0) 117 933 7032 All our announcements are available on our website www.imperial-tobacco.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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