Galliford Try Regulatory News (GFRD)

DIRECTORATE CHANGE

16 September 2014

GALLIFORD TRY PLC

Galliford Try plc, the housebuilding and construction group, announces that after 33 years with the company and acquired businesses, Greg Fitzgerald has indicated to the Board his wish to retire as Chief Executive no later than the end of 2015. The Board has begun the process to appoint his successor.

Ian Coull, Chairman, said: "On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Greg for his excellent leadership and vision over the last nine years in his role as Chief Executive. The company has a clear disciplined growth strategy against which we are making strong progress. We have begun the search for Greg's successor; Greg is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and will leave the business in a strong position for his successor."

Greg Fitzgerald, Chief Executive, said:

"After 33 very enjoyable years at Galliford Try I have decided to retire no later than the end of 2015. My decision is a personal one and I am fully committed to delivering the Company's growth strategy. As our full year results announced today demonstrate, the Group is in great shape, with a strong management team, and very well equipped for the future."

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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 and Galliford Try Partnerships brands - 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 last financial year to 30 June 2014, the Group generated revenues of £1.8 billion.