LONDON -(Dow Jones)- J Sainsbury PLC (SBRY.LN), a company engaged in grocery and related retailing, said Monday that further to the announcement made on Sep. 17, Sir Philip Hampton stepped down as chairman and as a director of the company on Oct. 31.
MAIN FACTS:
-David Tyler, who was appointed a non-executive director on Oct. 1, has succeeded him as Chairman from Nov. 1.
-By London Bureau, Dow Jones Newswires; Contact Ian Walker; +44 (0)20 7842 9296; ian.walker@dowjones.com