Countrywide PLC Directorate Change (0493P)
08 October 2019 - 5:00PM
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RNS Number : 0493P
Countrywide PLC
08 October 2019
8(th) October 2019
Countrywide plc (the "Company")
Directorate Change
The Board of Countrywide plc is pleased to announce that Bruce
Marsh will be appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer,
reporting to Paul Creffield, Group Managing Director. Bruce will
serve as an Executive Director on the Board of Countrywide plc and
we will confirm his start date in due course.
Succession planning is a key area for the board and this
appointment demonstrates our commitment to bringing in new talent
and effective leadership as we drive and deliver our turnaround
strategy. Bruce is an experienced senior executive, having most
recently helped oversee the recovery of Tesco plc in the role of
Finance Director, UK, Booker and Republic of Ireland, where he sat
on the UK Board. Prior to Tesco, Bruce spent 7 years at Kingfisher
plc in broader business roles of Group Strategy Director and as
Managing Director, Kingfisher Future Homes, where he launched its
Group innovation hub.
Commenting on the appointment, Peter Long, Executive Chairman of
Countrywide plc, said:
"I am delighted to welcome Bruce Marsh to the Board of
Countrywide plc. Bruce brings valuable management experience and a
proven track record that will assist the Company's turnaround
strategy, and his appointment will complement and strengthen the
executive team both now and for the future."
Bruce Marsh commented:
"I am excited to join Countrywide and to help them with the next
stage of their strategy. I've thoroughly enjoyed working with the
excellent leadership team at Tesco and am proud of the progress
we've made over the last four years".
The Company confirms that there is no further information to be
disclosed under the requirements of Listing Rule 9.6.13R in
relation to Bruce's appointment.
Enquiries:
Media
Press Office
press.office@countrywide.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)7721 439043
Michael Sandler/Dan de Belder
Hudson Sandler
Tel: +44 (0)207 7964133
Investors
Himanshu Raja, Group Chief Financial Officer
investor@countrywide.co.uk
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