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30 June 2011
Taylor Wimpey plc
Board Changes
Appointment of Independent Non Executive Director
The Board of Taylor Wimpey plc announces the appointment of Mike Hussey as an Independent Non Executive Director with effect from 1 July 2011.
Mike is Chief Executive of Almacantar, a private property investment and development company which he founded in February 2010. Almacantar owns Centre Point and Marble Arch Tower in London's West End. Mike is also a Trustee of Photographers Gallery Limited.
Mike has held a number of senior roles in the property sector, most recently as an Executive Board Director of Land Securities plc with responsibility for its London portfolio. Prior to Land Securities, Mike was head of Leasing and Marketing for Canary Wharf Group plc. He is a former partner at Knight Frank, a former Chairman of the Regeneration and Development Committee of the British Property Federation and a former Trustee of LandAid, the property industry charity.
Kevin Beeston, Chairman, commented:
"I am delighted to welcome Mike Hussey to the Board of Taylor Wimpey as an Independent Non Executive Director. He brings an extensive knowledge of the property industry and both the London and national market to the Company, along with a proven strategic focus."
\* There are no other details that require to be disclosed in respect of the appointment of Mike Hussey pursuant to Rule 9.6.13 of the UK Listing Rules.
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For further information please contact:
Taylor Wimpey plc Tel: +44 (0) 1494 885656
Pete Redfern, Group Chief Executive
James Jordan, Group Company Secretary and General Counsel
Jonathan Drake, Investor Relations
Finsbury Tel: +44 (0) 20 7251 3801
Andrew Dowler
Notes to editors:
Taylor Wimpey plc develops communities in the UK, North America and Spain. It aims to be the developer of choice for customers, employees, shareholders and communities.
For further information, please visit the Group's website:
www.taylorwimpeyplc.com