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3 February 2011
Taylor Wimpey plc
Board Changes
The Board of Taylor Wimpey plc announces the following Board changes:
Kate Barker CBE - Appointment as an Independent Non Executive Director *
The Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Kate Barker as an Independent Non Executive Director with effect from 21 April 2011.
Kate has previously held a number of high profile roles which include membership of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England from 2001 until 2010. She also led independent reviews for the Government on UK Housing Supply and on Land Use Planning.
Kate is a Board Member of the Homes and Communities Agency and was also a member of its predecessor body, the Housing Corporation. She will stand down from this position prior to joining the Board of Taylor Wimpey.
Kate is also currently a Non Executive Director of Electra Private Equity plc and Yorkshire Building Society, as well as a senior adviser to Credit Suisse. She is also Chair of the Northern Ireland Economic Advisory Group.
Andrew Dougal - Independent Non Executive Director
After more than eight years service, Andrew Dougal has confirmed to the Board that he will be standing down from the Board as an Independent Non Executive Director immediately prior to the Company's Annual General Meeting scheduled for 1100 on 21 April 2011 (the "AGM").
Andrew is currently a Non Executive Director of Premier Farnell plc and Creston plc.
Katherine Innes Ker - Independent Non Executive Director
After more than nine years service, Katherine Innes Ker has also confirmed to the Board that she will be standing down from the Board as an Independent Non Executive Director immediately prior to the AGM.
Katherine is currently a Non Executive Director of St. Modwen Properties PLC, The Go Ahead Group plc and Tribal Group plc.
Kevin Beeston, Chairman, commented:
"On behalf of the Board of Taylor Wimpey, I would like to express my enormous gratitude to both Katherine Innes Ker and Andrew Dougal for their long and valuable service to the Company, which has encompassed a period of substantial change.
I am delighted that Kate Barker has agreed to join the Board as an independent Non Executive Director. She will bring to the Company a wealth of economic and political experience as well as a detailed knowledge of the housing industry."
* There are no other details that require to be disclosed in respect of the appointment of Kate Barker pursuant to Rule 9.6.13 of the UK Listing Rules.
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For further information please contact:
Taylor Wimpey plc Tel: +44 (0) 20 7355 8100
Pete Redfern, Group Chief Executive
James Jordan, Group Company Secretary and General Counsel
Finsbury Tel: +44 (0) 20 7251 3801
Andrew Dowler
Faeth Birch
Notes to editors:
Taylor Wimpey plc builds homes in the UK, North America and Spain. It aims to be the homebuilder of choice for customers, employees, shareholders and communities.
For further information, please visit the Group's website:
www.taylorwimpeyplc.com