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4 November 2016
Bovis Homes Group PLC ("the Company")
Appointment of New Non-Executive Director
The Board of Bovis Homes Group PLC is pleased to announce that Nigel Keen will be appointed a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 15 November 2016. Nigel will also be a member of the Nomination Committee, the Remuneration Committee and the Audit Committee.
Nigel Keen is Property and Development Director of the John Lewis Partnership, the largest omni-channel retailer in the UK, with turnover of around £11 billion and circa £4 billion of freehold and leasehold property interests. Nigel has a strong construction and property background, with over twenty five years' experience in a consumer facing industry, and is responsible for the property strategy and portfolio across both John Lewis and Waitrose, including stores, supermarkets, distribution centres and manufacturing sites.
Ian Tyler, non-executive Chairman, who led the recruitment process, said:
"I am delighted to welcome Nigel to the Board of Bovis Homes. Nigel's strong property, construction and customer experience will be of great value and I look forward to his contribution."
Nigel Keen said:
"I am very pleased to be appointed a non-executive director of Bovis Homes and look forward to working with the Board and using my experience to benefit the Group."
There is no information to be disclosed pursuant to LR 9.6.13R in respect of Nigel Keen. As at the date of this announcement, Nigel has no beneficial interests in the ordinary shares of the Company.
Enquiries:
David Ritchie, Chief Executive
Bovis Homes Group PLC
tel: 01474 876200
Reg Hoare / James White / Giles Robinson
MHP Communications
tel: 020 3128 8100