MJGleeson Regulatory News (GLE)

11 Sep 2006 12:04

Gleeson(M J)Group PLC11 September 2006 MJ GLEESON GROUP PLC BOARD CHANGES Appointment of Non-Executive Director Gleeson (GLE.L) announces the appointment of Ross Ancell, ACA (NZ), 53, as anindependent Non-Executive Director. His appointment is effective from 1 October2006. Currently, Ross Ancell is Executive Chairman and controlling shareholder ofChurngold, a groundworks, construction and recycling business; an IndependentNon-Executive Director of Galaxy Entertainment Group, a Hong Kong listedbuilding materials and gaming company; Non-Executive Chairman of Sedgemoor, aprovider of children's care homes; and Non-Executive Chairman Taylor Containers,a manufacturer of wheelie bins. Ross Ancell was previously CEO of Churngold Holdings (1996-2003), selling offits waste management business in 2003 for £22.5m. From 2002-03, he was alsoChairman of the Environmental Services Association. From 1981-1996, he was atGeorge Wimpey plc, latterly as Managing Director, Wimpey Minerals, and a memberof the Group Management Board. He is a New Zealand Chartered Accountant andholds a degree in Business Studies from Waikato University in New Zealand. Commenting on the appointment, Dermot Gleeson, Chairman, said: "Rossunquestionably has the skills and experience needed to help us to develop andimplement our new corporate strategy and I am delighted that he has agreed tojoin the Board." There are no further details to be disclosed by Ross Ancell under paragraph9.6.13R of the Listing Rules. Resignation of Non-Executive Director John McKenna CEng MIStructE, 69, a Non-Executive Director since February 2001,has resigned as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 31 October 2006. Commenting on John McKenna's contribution to the Gleeson Board, Dermot Gleeson,Chairman, said: "During the last six years John has given the Board, and also anumber of our Senior Managers, a great deal of helpful advice and support and weowe him a considerable debt of gratitude." Notes for Editors: Following Ross Ancell's appointment, the Non-Executive Directors are: DermotGleeson (Chairman), Ross Ancell, John McKenna (until 31 October 2006), and EricStobart. Enquiries: M J Gleeson Group plc Tel: 020-8644 4321Dermot Gleeson (Chairman)Paul Wallwork (Interim Chief Executive) Bankside Consultants LimitedCharles Ponsonby/Ian Payne Tel: 020-7367 8851 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange