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| Land Securities announces three appointments Land Securities Group PLC announces the appointment of three new non-executive directors as the company continues its plans to demerge into three separate companies. Sir Christopher Bland joins the Land Securities Group Board as a non-executive director and will assume the role of Chairman of Trillium in the run up to its demerger and subsequently. His role on the Board of Land Securities Group PLC will continue until the time of demerger or sale of Trillium. Sir Christopher Bland's recent roles include Chairman of BT and also Chairman of the Board of Governors at the BBC. Rick Haythornthwaite also joins the Board of Land Securities Group PLC as a non-executive director and will assume the role of Chairman of the Retail business following demerger. Rick Haythornthwaite is currently Chairman of Mastercard Inc, Chairman of the Risk and Regulation Advisory Council and partner at Star Capital Partners Ltd. His previous roles include Chief Executive of Blue Circle Industries and Invensys and non-executive director of ICI. Kevin O'Byrne also joins the Board of Land Securities Group PLC. Kevin O'Byrne has been Group Finance Director of DSG international plc since 2004 and was previously Chief Financial Officer for Hemscott Publishing Group and European Finance Director for The Quaker Oats Company. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Construction News :: home page |