Galliford Try PLC Directorate Change (3396H)
07 June 2017 - 4:01PM
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RNS Number : 3396H
Galliford Try PLC
07 June 2017
GALLIFORD TRY PLC
7 JUNE 2017
NOTIFICATION OF FUTURE BOARD AND COMMITTEE CHANGES &
APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Galliford Try, the housebuilding, regeneration and construction
group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Townsend as
a non-executive director. The appointment will formally commence
with effect 1 September 2017.
Andrew Jenner, currently chair of the audit committee, has
notified the Board of his intention not to seek re-election at the
2017 annual general meeting and to therefore step down later this
year having completed nine years on the Board.
Also with effect from 1 September 2017, Peter Ventress will
assume the chairmanship of the nomination committee. Terry Miller
will continue to be a member of the committee.
Peter Ventress, Chairman, commented: "I am delighted to welcome
Jeremy to Galliford Try as a non-executive director. Jeremy's
appointment will further strengthen our independence and the
experience of the Board as well as ensure a smooth transition for
Andrew's departure. The Board looks forward to Jeremy quickly
establishing himself in the new role, and to benefiting from his
extensive corporate and sector experience. Jeremy will assume the
role of chair of the audit committee on Andrew stepping down.
On behalf of the Group I would like to thank Andrew for his
valuable contributions as a director and excellent chairmanship of
the audit committee in overseeing a time of significant change and
growth during his extensive time on the Board.
I would also like to express my thanks on behalf of the Group
for Terry's service as chair of the nomination committee during a
time of major change at Board and senior management level over the
past three years."
On appointment Jeremy will also become a member of the
remuneration and nomination committees.
Jeremy Townsend Biography
Jeremy is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Rentokil
Initial plc following appointment in August 2010. He is a Fellow of
the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales and a
member of the Accounting Council of the Financial Reporting
Council. Previously, Jeremy was Finance Director at Mitchells &
Butlers Plc and prior to that held various finance roles at J
Sainsbury Plc including Corporate Finance Director. Jeremy began
his career in audit and corporate finance at Ernst & Young.
There are no other disclosures required in respect of Jeremy
Townsend pursuit to Rule 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.
For further enquiries, please contact:
Galliford Try plc Kevin Corbett, General Counsel & Company
Secretary 01895 855001
Equitory Clara Melia, Investor Relations 07748 171236
Notes to Editors
Galliford Try plc is a leading UK housebuilding, regeneration
and construction group. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange
and a member of the FTSE 250. Housebuilding - through our Linden
Homes business - develops private and affordable homes in prime
locations. Galliford Try Partnerships - our regeneration business -
delivers mixed-tenure solutions working with housing association,
local authority and private sector partners. Operating as Galliford
Try and Morrison Construction, our Construction business carries
out building and infrastructure with clients in the public, private
and regulated sectors. At the end of the last financial year to 30
June 2016, the Group generated revenue of GBP2.7 billion.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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