Directorate Change

 9 December 2015

Taylor Wimpey plc

Board Change - Appointment of Humphrey Singer as an Independent Non Executive Director

The Board of Taylor Wimpey plc is delighted to announce the appointment of Humphrey Singer as an Independent Non Executive Director with immediate effect.

Humphrey is currently the Group Finance Director of Dixons Carphone plc, following his appointment to that role in 2014. Previously, he held the position of Group Finance Director of Dixons Retail plc and prior to that he held other senior finance related roles within Dixons, including Group Financial Controller. Before joining Dixons he held a number of operational roles with Coca Cola Enterprises.

On his appointment to the Board of Taylor Wimpey plc, Humphrey will also become a member of the Audit Committee and the Nomination Committee.

Kevin Beeston, Chairman, commented:

"On behalf of the Board of Taylor Wimpey plc, I am delighted that Humphrey Singer is joining the Board as an Independent Non Executive Director. Humphrey brings with him not only a wealth of financial experience and acumen but also experience in the areas of both digital and customer services, which will be very helpful to the Company. We very much look forward to him joining the Board."

There are no other details that require to be disclosed in respect of the appointment of Humphrey Singer 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 885616 

James Jordan, Group Legal Director and Company Secretary

Debbie Sempie, Investor Relations

Finsbury Tel: +44 (0) 20 7251 3801

Faeth Birch

Anjali Unnikrishnan

Notes to editors:

Taylor Wimpey plc is a UK-focused residential developer which also has operations in Spain. Our vision is to become the UK's leading residential developer for creating value and delivering quality.

For further information, please visit the Group's website:

www.taylorwimpey.co.uk 

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