Last updated 20/02/2009
The Board of Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC today announces the appointment of Philip Cox as a Non Executive Director of the Group. Philip will take up his new position on 1 April 2009.
Philip is currently the Chief Executive Officer of International Power plc, a position that he has held since 2003, when he was promoted from his previous role of Chief Financial Officer (2000-2003). He is also a Non Executive Director and Remuneration Committee Chair at Wincanton Plc, having chaired their Audit Committee from 2001 to 2008. His previous board position was as Chief Financial Officer at Siebe Plc.
It is anticipated that Philip will be appointed Chair of the Morrisons Audit Committee after a suitable period of induction with the Company. Paul Manduca will remain as Committee Chair until the point of handover, and will continue in his role as Senior Independent Director.
Sir Ian Gibson, Non Executive Chairman of Morrisons, said: “We are delighted that Phil Cox has agreed to join the Group. His experience will add greatly to the Board’s existing strengths”
Philip Cox said: “Morrisons is one of the UK’s leading companies, and I very much look forward to joining the Board at this exciting time in its development”
In relation to the appointment, it is confirmed that there are no further details to be disclosed under paragraphs 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules.
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