Directorate Change

19 Jun 2006 07:00

Ashley (Laura) Hldgs PLC16 June 2006 LAURA ASHLEY HOLDINGS plc ("the Company") Appointment of Finance Director Laura Ashley, the international life-style retailer, announces the appointmentof Mr David Cook to the Board as Finance Director with immediate effect. Mr David Cook, aged 40, is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants ofEngland and Wales. He is currently the Chief Financial Officer and CompanySecretary of the Company. He joined the Company in 1999 as UK Retail Director ofFinance. Prior to that Mr Cook was Finance Director of Telstar Distribution Ltd. The Directors of the Company are delighted to welcome Mr Cook to the Board. Enquiries: James Olley Brunswick 020 7404 5959 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange