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20 December 2012
Babcock International Group PLC
Board Changes
Babcock International Group PLC (Babcock, the Company) today announces the appointment of John Davies as an Executive Director. The appointment will take effect on
1 January 2013.
John Davies held several senior Executive positions within VT Group plc (VT) between 2000 and 2010 and became Chief Executive of the Defence and Security Division after Babcock's acquisition of VT in July 2010.
Mike Turner, Chairman, commented:
"I am very pleased to welcome John to the Board. He has played a significant part in the successful integration of Babcock and VT. Our Defence and Security business now accounts for over a quarter of total Group revenue and we believe it will be a major contributor to our future growth."
There is no information to disclose in respect of Mr Davies under Rule 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules.
As announced on 27 March 2012, Sir Nigel Essenhigh will be retiring from the Board with effect from 31 December 2012, having been appointed a Non-Executive Director in March 2003.
Commenting on Sir Nigel's retirement Mike Turner, Chairman, said:
"I would like to put on record our sincere appreciation of Sir Nigel's service throughout his term of office. He has contributed greatly to the work of the Board and its Committees and to the development of Babcock from the small company that it was at the time of his appointment to the FTSE 100 company it is today. We shall miss his contributions to our deliberations."
The Company also confirms that, as announced on 19 June 2012, Anna Stewart joined the Board as a Non-Executive Director on 1 November 2012.
Enquiries
Babcock International Group PLC 0207 355 5300
Albert Dungate, Group Counsel and Company Secretary
FTI Consulting 0207 269 7291
Nick Hasell