AGA Rangemaster Group plc (the "Company"), the consumer brands
group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Jonathan
Carling as an independent Non-Executive Director. Jon Carling
is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Aston Martin Lagonda
Limited and prior to that he held senior engineering positions with
Jaguar Cars Limited. There is no further information to be
disclosed in respect of Jon Carling under paragraphs 9.6.13 (1) to
(6) of the Listing Rules.
John Coleman, Non Executive Chairman of AGA Rangemaster Group,
commented: "We are delighted to welcome Jon Carling to the AGA
Rangemaster Board. He has extensive manufacturing, product
development and brand experience and I am confident that he will
make a considerable contribution to our Board."
The Company also confirms that in accordance with Listing Rule
9.6.11 Peter Tom will stand down from the Board with effect from
31st October 2010. Peter has served as a non-executive
director at AGA Rangemaster for six and a half years and he has
chaired the Remuneration Committee and has been the Company's
Senior Independent Director.
John Coleman commented "The Board and management of AGA Rangemaster
Group wish to thank Peter for his valuable contributions to the
Group and its development over recent years. We wish him
continuing success as chairman of Leicester Tigers and with Breedon
Aggregates."
Following Peter Tom's resignation, Paul Dermody will become the
Senior Independent Director and will continue to chair the Audit
and Risk Committee and Paul Jackson will chair the Remuneration
Committee.
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Enquiries:
John Coleman, Chairman, AGA Rangemaster Group plc -
01926 455731
Simon Sporborg/Charlotte Kenyon, Brunswick - 020
7404 5959