ALY.L Regulatory News (ALY)

6 Dec 2005 12:35

Ashley (Laura) Hldgs PLC06 December 2005 LAURA ASHLEY HOLDINGS plc ("the Company") RESIGNATION & APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Laura Ashley announces the resignation of Mr Yoichi Kimura, alternate directorto Mr Motoya Okada with immediate effect. Mr Tsutomu Kajita, aged 51, joins the Board of Laura Ashley Holdings plc as MrKimura's replacement as alternate director to Mr Okada. Mr Kajita is currentlyGeneral Manager in the Mergers, Acquisitions and International OperationsDepartment of AEON Co., Ltd., a large Japanese retail conglomerate. In the lastfive years, Mr Kajita has held directorships in The Talbots Inc., Talbots JapanCo. Limited, Tasmania Fedlot Pty. Limited, Laura Ashley Japan Co. Limited, AEON(USA) Inc., Megasports Co., Limited, Warner Mycal Corporation and Orion PowerHoldings. The Company is delighted to welcome Mr Kajita to Laura Ashley, and hopes tobenefit from his extensive retail experience. Enquiries: David Cook Company Secretary 020 7880 5100 Tom Buchanan Brunswick Group 020 7404 5959 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange