16th Oct 2008 10:02
Issued: 16 October 2008
Marks and Spencer Group plc - Non-Executive Director Appointment
Marks and Spencer Group plc (Marks & Spencer) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jan du Plessis as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 November 2008.
Commenting on the appointment, Sir Stuart Rose, Chairman of Marks & Spencer said: "We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Jan du Plessis, who will bring a wide range of international business experience and brand knowledge."
Sir David Michels, Marks & Spencer's Deputy Chairman said: "This appointment of Jan strengthens our governance credentials and we are delighted to welcome him to
Marks & Spencer."
Jan du Plessis said: "I look forward to participating in the further development of M&S - surely one of the most iconic and potentially valuable of British brands."
ENDS
Note to Editors:
Jan du Plessis, aged 54, was appointed Chairman of the Board of British American Tobacco plc in July 2004, having been a Non-Executive Director since his appointment to that company's board in 1999. He is also a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Lloyds TSB Group plc and was recently appointed a Non-Executive Director of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited. He was previously Group Finance Director of Swiss luxury goods group Richemont and Chairman of RHM plc. Jan has degrees in Commerce and Law from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, and is a South African Chartered Accountant.
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