16 May 2005
Board changes at Egg plc
Egg plc (“Egg”) is pleased to confirm the appointment of Philip Broadley to the Egg plc board as a Non-Executive Director, with immediate effect.
Philip Broadley is Group Finance Director of Prudential plc, a position which he has held since May 2000. Prior to this, he was a partner at Arthur Andersen where he had been Chief Operating Officer of the UK Financial Services Industry assurance practice with responsibility for audit and risk consulting services to the firm's insurance and banking clients.
Egg’s Chairman Roberto Mendoza commented:
“We are delighted to welcome Philip to the Egg Board. Philip has wide-ranging experience with some of Europe’s leading financial institutions and with his significant expertise in regulatory issues he will be a valuable addition to the Board.”
In addition, Egg today also announces that Sue Windridge has been appointed as Company Secretary with immediate effect. Sue has been with Egg for 4 years and prior to this appointment was Egg’s Deputy Company Secretary.
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For further information:
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| Egg Press Office (main number): |
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Kieran Coleman: |
020 7526 2648 |
Notes to Editors:
Egg:
- Egg plc is the world’s largest pure online bank, providing financial services products through its internet site and other channels.
- Egg floated on 12 June 2000 and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Prudential plc holds 78% of the share capital.
Philip Broadley:
- Philip Broadley is 44 and read Philosophy, Politics and Economics at St Edmund Hall, Oxford.
- Prior to this, he was a partner at Arthur Andersen where he had been Chief Operating Officer of the UK Financial Services Industry assurance practice with responsibility for audit and risk consulting services to the firm's insurance and banking clients.
From 16th May 2005 the Egg Board will consist of:
| Roberto Mendoza |
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Chairman and non-executive director |
| Paul Gratton |
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Chief Executive Officer |
| Mark Nancarrow |
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Chief Financial Officer |
| Ronnie Baird |
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Non-executive director and senior independent director |
| Philip Broadley |
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Non-executive director |
| Pascal Cagni |
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Non-executive director |
| Sir Derek Higgs |
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Non-executive director |
| Leslie Priestley |
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Non-executive director |
| Juan Rada |
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Non-executive director |