Non-Executive Director Appoin

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Morgan Sindall PLC

28 November 2008

 



Morgan Sindall plc

28 November 2008

Morgan Sindall appoints Adrian Martin as a Non-Executive Director

Morgan Sindall plc, the construction and regeneration group, today announces the appointment of Adrian Martin as a Non-Executive Director, with effect from 1 December 2008.

Adrian's career includes 30 years of audit and corporate finance experience at BDO Stoy Hayward, where he was managing partner from 1992 until his departure in 2000.  He was appointed as chief executive of solicitors Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP in 2002, stepping down in May 2008 whilst remaining as a consultant to the firm.

From 2000 to 2002, Adrian acted for a number of public and private companies as chairman, non-executive director and strategic adviser.  He has significant experience as a non-executive director of listed companies, having served on the board of Carphone Warehouse Group plc from 2000 to July 2008 and the board of M&C Saatchi Plc since 2004. In September 2008 he was also appointed as a non-executive director of Safestore Holdings plc.  Since 2001 he has been honorary treasurer of the Disasters Emergency Committee, a UK national charity.

He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and will join the board's audit committee.

Commenting on the appointment, John Morgan, Executive Chairman of Morgan Sindall plc, said:

'Following a detailed search and selection process I am delighted to welcome Adrian to the board. He brings with him a unique skill set that will add strength and diversity to our current board of Directors. I am looking forward to working alongside him and believe that he will add significant value to our business.  '

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ENQUIRIES:
Morgan Sindall plc	Tel: [phone]
John Morgan, Executive Chairman
Paul Smith, Chief Executive
Blythe Weigh	Tel: [phone]
Tim Blythe	Mobile: [phone]
Paul Weigh	Mobile: [phone]

Notes to Editors:

There are no other details requiring disclosure under paragraph 9.6.13(1) to (6) of the Listing Rules with respect to Adrian Martin.

Morgan Sindall plc, the construction and regeneration group, operates through five specialist divisions of fit out, construction, infrastructure services, affordable housing and urban regeneration.

 

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