Last checked at 2 Jul 2012 14:53
NEWS RELEASE
2 July 2012
Wolseley plc - Karen Witts to step down as Non-Executive Director
The Board of Wolseley plc announces today that Karen Witts will be standing down with immediate effect as a Non-Executive Director of Wolseley plc following her appointment as Group Finance Director of Kingfisher plc.
Wolseley Chairman, Gareth Davis said:
"On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Karen for her contribution and we wish her every success in her new role."
For further information please contact
Wolseley plc
John Martin, Chief Financial Officer | Tel: +41 (0) 41 723 2230 |
Mark Fearon, Director of Corporate Communications and IR | Mobile: +44 (0) 7711 875070 |
Brunswick (Media Enquiries)
Mike Harrison, Sophie Brand | Tel: +44 (0)20 7404 5959 |
Notes to editors:
Wolseley plc is the world's largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products to professional contractors and a leading supplier of building materials in North America, the UK and Continental Europe. Group revenue for the year ended 31 July was £13.6 billion and trading profit was £622 million. Wolseley has around 40,000 employees, is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: WOS) and is in the FTSE 100 index of listed companies.