Last checked at 27 Sep 2010 07:00
27 September 2010
Big Yellow Group PLC
("Big Yellow" or "the Company")
Non-Executive Director Appointment
Big Yellow Group PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Johnson as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.
Steve, aged 46, started his career at Bain in the 1980s before joining Asda in 1993, where he carried out a number of roles, culminating in Marketing Director. He left Asda in 2000, to join GUS as a Sales & Marketing Director, departing in 2002 to take up his first CEO role at Focus DIY, where he remained until 2007. Steve's most recent Executive appointment was at Woolworths which he joined as part of the final turnaround team in late 2008. He has most recently been working as an operating executive for Texas Pacific Group.
Steve will serve on the Company's Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.
Aside from the information set out in the announcement above, no further information is required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R.
Nicholas Vetch, Executive Chairman commented
"We are delighted to welcome Steve to the Board. He has significant experience in marketing and retail and we believe he will add considerable value to the Board"
Enquiries:
James Gibson Chief Executive Officer 01276 477811
John Trotman Chief Financial Officer 01276 477811
Weber Shandwick Financial
Nick Oborne/ John Moriarty 020 7067 0700