Morrison(Wm.)Supermarkets PLC Directorate Change (4268F)
November 12 2015 - 2:01AM
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Morrison(Wm.)Supermarkets PLC
12 November 2015
12 November 2015
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc
Directorate Change
The Board of Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc ("Morrisons") is
delighted to announce the appointment of Paula Vennells as
Non-Executive Director, with effect from 1 January 2016.
Paula is currently Chief Executive of the Post Office, a role
she has held since April 2012. Paula joined the Post Office in
2007. Previously she was Group Commercial Director of Whitbread Plc
having started her career with Unilever and L'Oreal. Paula has also
held directorships in sales and marketing with a number of major
retailers including Dixons Stores Group and Argos.
After six years as a Non-Executive Director, Johanna Waterous
has announced her intention to step down from the Board at the end
of the financial year, January 2016. Irwin Lee will succeed Johanna
as Chair of the Remuneration Committee.
Andrew Higginson, Chairman, said:
"I am delighted to welcome Paula to the Board. Her experience of
restructuring and building a retail operation at the Post Office,
her background in FMCG and her experience as a serving CEO, will
all be invaluable to the Board going forward.
I would like to thank Johanna for her help and support during my
first year as Chairman and for her work on the Board over the last
six years. We wish her well for the future."
Paula Vennells said:
"I am delighted to have the opportunity to join Morrisons and to
work with the Board to help to contribute to the Company's
turnaround."
In relation to this 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
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