Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces that Philip Yea has been appointed as a Non? Executive Director with effect from 1 September 2005.
Philip Yea, aged 50, is the Chief Executive Officer of 3i Group plc, having been appointed to that role in July 2004. Prior to joining 3i he was Managing Director of Investcorp and, from 1997 to 1999, the Group Finance Director of Diageo plc following the merger of Guinness plc, where he was Finance Director, and Grand Metropolitan plc. He has previously held non-executive roles at HBOS plc and Manchester United plc.
Commenting on the appointment, Lord MacLaurin of Knebworth DL, Chairman of Vodafone, said "I am delighted that Philip is joining Vodafone. He brings with him extensive business experience and a record of success in international markets, not only in Europe and Africa but also in the United States. His financial and strategic skills, as well as his knowledge of issues facing international businesses, will be of great benefit to the Board."
With effect from 1 September 2005, the composition of the Board of
Vodafone will be:
Lord MacLaurin - Chairman
Arun Sarin - Chief Executive
Paul Hazen - Deputy Chairman
Sir Julian Horn-Smith - Deputy Chief Executive
Peter Bamford - Chief Marketing Officer
Thomas Geitner - Chief Technology Officer
Andy Halford - Chief Financial Officer
Sir John Bond - Non-Executive Director
Dr Michael Boskin - Non-Executive Director
Lord Broers - Non-Executive Director
John Buchanan - Non-Executive Director
Penny Hughes - Non-Executive Director
Professor Jürgen Schrempp - Non-Executive Director
Luc Vandevelde - Non-Executive Director
Philip Yea - Non-Executive Director
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