Weir Group Regulatory News (WEIR)

11 Mar 2008 07:05

Weir Group PLC11 March 2008 The Weir Group PLC 11 March 2007 WEIR GROUP ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Weir Group PLC announces the appointment of John Mogford to the Board as anon-executive director, with effect from 1 June 2008. Mr Mogford (54) is currently an Executive Vice President in BP PLC. He has been with BP for 30 years, initially in their exploration division andprogressively rising to his current role as Executive Vice President & COO(Refining). During his tenure, John has held numerous positions in every area ofBP Operations from gas and renewables to upstream and downstream oil. Weir Group chairman, Sir Robert Smith, said: "John has wide experience and afirst-class reputation as a hands-on operator at an international level. Hebrings extensive knowledge and understanding of the oil and gas sectors andareas critical to the future development of the Group. "He will complement the already considerable range of expertise on The WeirGroup board and I am delighted he has agreed to join us." There is no information to be disclosed under the requirements of the ListingRule 16.4 in relation to this appointment. Ends For further information please contactHelen WalkerGroup PR ManagerTel: 0141 637 7111Fax: 0141 637 2221Email Helen.walker@weir.co.uk This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange