19 May 2009 11:00

19 May 2009
Grainger plc
UPDATE ON MANAGEMENT
The board ofĀ Grainger plc ("Grainger" or the "Company"), the UK's largest quoted residential property owner,Ā announces today that due to ill healthĀ Rupert Dickinson, the Company'sĀ Chief Executive,Ā will beĀ takingĀ medical leave of absenceĀ from the businessĀ forĀ theĀ immediateĀ future.
Accordingly,Ā the board has appointedĀ Andrew Cunningham, Grainger's Deputy Chief Executive and Finance Director, as Acting Chief Executive, supported by his colleagues on the Company's executive board.
Robin Broadhurst, Grainger's Chairman,Ā said:
"WeĀ would all like to wish RupertĀ a speedy recovery."
For further information:
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Grainger plc |
Financial Dynamics |
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Andrew CunninghamĀ Tel: +44 (0)Ā 20Ā 795 4700 |
Stephanie Highett Tel: +44 (0) 20 7831 3113 |
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Dave Butler Tel: +44 (0) 20Ā 795 4700 |
Dido Laurimore Tel: +44 (0) 20 7831 3113 |
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