Announcement of new Chairman

4 Jun 2007 08:30

McBride PLC04 June 2007 4th June 2007 McBride plc - Announcement of new Chairman McBride plc, Europe's leading supplier of private label household and personalcare products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Iain Napier asNon-Executive Chairman. Iain will succeed Lord Allen Sheppard who, in September2006, announced his intention to retire from the Board following the recruitmentof his successor. This change will be effective from 1 July 2007. Iain is currently the non-executive Chairman of Imperial Tobacco Group plc and anon-executive Director of Collins Stewart plc. He was previously Group CEO ofTaylor Woodrow plc prior to which he was a main board Director of Bass plc. Hisprevious non-executive Directorships include Henderson Administration, PerryGroup plc and BOC Group plc. Colin Smith, senior independent Director, said: "On behalf of the whole Board, I would like to thank Allen for his commitmentand leadership as Chairman since the group's creation in 1993. Allen hasoverseen substantial changes in McBride over the past few years and leaves usvery well placed for further growth and development in the future. "Iain has strong experience of international, consumer goods markets combinedwith proven leadership skills. This makes him an ideal Chairman to lead thecontinuing growth of McBride. I would like to wish him every success in this newrole." There are no further disclosures required in compliance with paragraph 9.6.13Rof the Listing Rules in relation to Mr Napier's appointment. Enquiries: McBride plc Miles Roberts, Chief Executive Tel. 01494 607050 Financial Dynamics Andrew Dowler Tel. 0207 831 3113 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange