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(ShareCast News) - Telecoms service provider Cable & Wireless has appointed Robin Freestone as non-executive director.Freestone, the former chief financial officer of Pearson and the current non-executive director of Moneysupermarket.com, will step into his new role on 17 August, the FTSE 250 group said on Friday."Robin's breadth of executive and finance experience gained through his successful and extensive career will make a valuable contribution to the board," said group chairman Sir Richard Lapthorne.Meanwhile, Ian Tyler will retire as a non-executive director, leaving his role as chairman of the audit committee from 30 September, the company added.Cable & Wireless shares were up 0.88% to 62.85p at 1223 BST on Friday.