Directorate Change

RNS Number : 0801Q

Galliford Try PLC

25 February 2016

 

GALLIFORD TRY PLC

DIRECTORATE CHANGE

25 FEBRUARY 2016

Galliford Try plc, the housebuilding and construction group, announces that Ken Gillespie, Chief Operating Officer, has indicated his wish to retire from the Group in February 2017.

The Construction business will continue to be led by Bill Hocking, who has been Managing Director of Construction since joining from Skanska UK Plc on 1 September 2015.  Bill will become Chief Executive of Construction & Investments from 1 August 2016, whilst Ken's remaining responsibilities will be transferred over the coming twelve months.  Ken will ensure that a smooth transition takes place until his retirement date stepping down from the Plc Board on 31 July 2016.

Greg Fitzgerald, Chairman, said: "On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Ken for his significant contribution to, and excellent leadership of, the Construction & Investments business.  Ken joined Galliford Try and its Executive Board in March 2006 following the acquisition of Morrison Construction and has led the Construction & Investments businesses alongside his other Group responsibilities which has included the transformation of Health & Safety.

Ken Gillespie said "I have been immensely privileged and proud to have led and worked with great teams and great people throughout my time at Galliford Try.  I will leave the business in a strong position and, having appointed Bill Hocking in September 2015, I know the business is in excellent hands to continue its success."

For further enquiries:

Galliford Try plc	Peter Truscott, Chief Executive	01895 855001
Tulchan Communications	Martin Pengelley, James Macey-White, Giles Kernick	020 7353 4200

Notes to Editors

Galliford Try plc is a leading UK housebuilding and construction group. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 250. The housebuilding business - through its Linden Homes brand - sells distinctive homes to the public and affordable homes to housing associations and local authority providers.  The construction business carries out building and infrastructure work across the UK with clients ranging from major Government departments through to regulated utilities and private sector companies. At the end of the financial year to 30 June 2015, the Group generated revenues of £2.3 billion. 

 

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