Directorate Change

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Lloyds Banking Group PLC

16 November 2010

 



16 November 2010

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD APPOINTMENT

The board of Lloyds Banking Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Anita Frew as a new non-executive director. Ms Frew will join the board with effect from 1 December 2010 and will serve as a member of the Risk Oversight and Audit Committees. As is the case with all new board appointments, she will stand for election at the company's next AGM in May 2011.

The appointment follows a comprehensive search process designed to bring a broad range of commercial perspectives to the board.  Commenting, Sir Win Bischoff, Chairman, said: "We are delighted to welcome Anita to the board and look forward to working with her.  Her extensive experience of public companies across a range of sectors, including manufacturing as well as banking and asset management, will enhance the diversity of perspectives on our board. "

Anita Frew said: "I am pleased to be joining the board of Lloyds Banking Group at such a pivotal time in its history. Together with my fellow directors, I very much look forward to contributing to the future direction of the Group." ends

BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS

Anita Frew

Anita is currently Chairman of Victrex, the FTSE 200 global manufacturer of high performance polymers, having previously been the senior independent director.  Since 2000, she has held a portfolio of non-executive directorships, currently holding positions as a non-executive director of Aberdeen Asset Management, IMI and Northumbrian Water Ltd.  Prior to this she was Executive Director of Abbott Mead Vickers, Director of Corporate Development at WPP Group, and has held various investment and marketing roles at Scottish Provident and the Royal Bank of Scotland.

For further information:

Investor Relations

Kate O'Neill

Managing Director, Investor Relations

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Media Relations

Brigitte Trafford

Group Communications Director

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