Marshalls Regulatory News (MSLH)

Directorate

Marshalls plc, the specialist Landscape Products Group, announces that Ian Burrell has indicated his intention to retire as Group Finance Director and as an Executive Director of the Company in the autumn, following the announcement in August of the Company's half-yearly results to 30 June 2014. Ian Burrell joined Marshalls as Group Finance Director in 2001. Ian has agreed to remain with the Group up to June 2015 to assure a smooth and orderly transition.

Marshalls also announces that Jack Clarke FCA, presently Director of Change Management, AMEC plc, has agreed to join Marshalls plc as Group Finance Director. The timing of Ian's retirement and Jack's appointment depends on Jack's completion of a yet to be determined notice period with AMEC, so is not yet known. However, Jack will join Marshalls before the end of 2014. There will be a transitional period for the handover of executive and board responsibilities. Further details of timing will be announced as soon as these are finalised.

Martyn Coffey, Chief Executive, said:

"Ian has made a significant contribution to the Company over the last 13 years and the Board is appreciative of his robust and prudent management of the Company's financial affairs through a time of great change for the Company and our industry. I am also personally grateful to him for his help and support during my initial year at Marshalls. His personal commitment, competence and integrity are widely recognised both internally and by our shareholders. I am pleased that he has agreed to remain with the business for a further period after his retirement to assist with the transition to his successor.

The Board is delighted to have been able to recruit Jack Clarke as Ian's successor following an externally-facilitated search process led by the Board Nomination Committee. Jack brings a wide knowledge of the construction sector and considerable operational experience. His appointment to the Board will add further strength to the Marshalls management team in pursuing our growth agenda."

The Board has issued a Trading Statement today in line with its reporting timetable. The results for the half-year to 30 June 2014 will be announced on 28 August 2014.

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3 July 2014