ALY.L Regulatory News (ALY)

27 Mar 2008 07:00

Ashley (Laura) Hldgs PLC27 March 2008 26 March 2008 Laura Ashley Holdings plc ('the Company') Appointment of director Laura Ashley announces the appointment of Mr Ng Kwan Cheong to the Board as a non-executive director with effect from today. Mr Ng, aged 59, was the Chief Executive Officer of the Company from 1999 to2003. He was appointed a non-executive director of Corus Hotels Limited in 1999and resigned his position in 2003. Prior to that, he was the Managing Directorof Metrojaya Berhad, a successful retailer in Malaysia. He is a graduate ofMiddlesex University. The Company is delighted to have the services of Mr Ng again. Enquiries David Cook, Company Secretary 020 7880 5100 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange