Morrison(Wm.)Supermarkets PLC Directorate Change (6891Z)
September 22 2015 - 2:01AM
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RNS Number : 6891Z
Morrison(Wm.)Supermarkets PLC
22 September 2015
Directorate Change
The Board of Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC ("Morrisons") is
delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Davidson as a
non-executive director. He will join the Board on 1(st) October
2015.
Neil has had an extensive career in food manufacturing, starting
with Northern Foods Plc where he rose to become Managing Director
of its milk division. He subsequently became CEO of Express Dairies
Plc and then Arla Foods UK Plc, both suppliers to Morrisons. He has
also been a non-executive director of Persimmon Plc and Northern
Recruitment Group Plc. He is currently a non-executive director of
Produce Investments Plc and Chair of The Cricketer Publishing
Ltd.
The Board also confirms that after six years on the Board, Penny
Hughes has decided to stand down at the end of this calendar year
as a natural part of planned Board succession. Neil will succeed
Penny as Chair of the Morrisons Corporate Compliance and
Responsibility Committee, after a suitable handover.
Andrew Higginson, Chairman of Morrisons, said: "Neil Davidson
brings a wealth of experience in the UK food manufacturing and
retail sectors from his time as CEO of Express Dairies and Arla
Foods and as a major supplier to Morrisons. I am pleased to welcome
him to the Morrisons Board. I would also like to thank Penny Hughes
for her contribution and dedication to the Board over the last six
years."
Neil Davidson said: "I have always considered Morrisons to be a
great business. I very much look forward to joining the Board and
to making a real contribution to the Company's revival."
In relation to the appointment, it is confirmed that there are
no further details to be disclosed under paragraphs 9.6.13(1) to
(6) of the Listing Rules.
Enquiries:
Andrew Kasoulis - Investor Relations 07785 343515
Julian Bailey - Media Relations 07969 061092
This information is provided by RNS
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