Directorate Change

RNS Number : 3230J

Barclays PLC

29 March 2010

 



BARCLAYS BOARD CHANGE

Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank PLC are pleased to announce the following appointment to the Boards of Directors, effective from 1 August 2010, subject to normal regulatory clearances.

Alison Carnwath has been appointed to the Boards of Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank PLC as a Non-Executive Director, with effect from 1 August 2010.  Alison began her business career with J Henry Schroder Wagg & Company in 1984 where she held a number of positions in Corporate Finance, becoming Corporate Finance Director and joining the Board in 1988.  She worked as a Senior Partner of Phoenix Securities from 1993 to1997 when the business was acquired by Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ).  She held a number of positions for DLJ, including as a Managing Director in New York.  She has wide Board level experience, including serving on the Boards of Friends Provident Plc, Gallaher Group Plc, National Power Plc, Sears Plc and Nationwide Building Society.  Her current appointments include being Chairman of Land Securities Group Plc, Senior Independent Director of Man Group Plc, a Director of MF Global Holdings Ltd and Paccar Inc.

Marcus Agius, Barclays Chairman, said today "I am delighted that Alison is joining Barclays.  Her experience in the financial services industry and broader business knowledge will be of great value to the Barclays Board."

There are no further details that are required to be disclosed in respect of Alison Carnwath's appointment under LR 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.

For further information please contact:

Alistair Smith

Head of Media Relations

Barclays PLC

Tel: [phone]

 

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