Directorate Change

RNS Number : 7128V

Close Brothers Group PLC

02 June 2008

 



BOARD CHANGE

The board of Close Brothers Group plc announces that Rod Kent will step down as chairman and leave the board with immediate effect in order to concentrate on his increased responsibilities at Bradford & Bingley PLC.

Rod will be succeeded as chairman by Strone Macpherson who is currently deputy chairman.

Enquiries:

Sophie Ameln        - Investor Relations                    020 7655 3844

                                   Close Brothers Group plc

Justin Clark            - Press Enquiries                        020 7655 3784

                                   Close Brothers Group plc  

 

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