Change in Board responsibilities

GKN PLC - Change in Board responsibilities

PR Newswire

London, February 19

Change in Board responsibilities

GKN plc announces that after six years as Senior Independent Director, Richard Parry-Jones has indicated that he wishes to stand down from that role, while remaining Chairman of the Remuneration Committee. Angus Cockburn has therefore agreed to replace Richard as Senior Independent Director with immediate effect.

Separately, the Nominations Committee is commencing a search for a new non-executive Director to fill the vacancy left by Anne Stevens when she was appointed Chief Executive.

Further Enquiries:

GKN plcGuy Stainer, Investor Relations DirectorTel: +44 (0)20 7463 2382

FTI ConsultingAndrew Lorenz / Richard MountainTel: +44 (0)203 727 1340

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