Keller Group plc ('Keller'
or 'the Group'), the world's largest geotechnical specialist
contractor, today announces the appointment of Annette Kelleher as a Non-executive Director and
Chair Designate of the Remuneration Committee, with effect from
1 December
2023.
Annette has broad senior
management experience in the international industrials sector,
including change management, group development and transformation.
She is currently Chief Human Resources Director and a member of the
Group Management Committee of Johnson
Matthey plc, a global leader in sustainable
technologies.
Annette joined
Johnson Matthey in May 2013 from NSG Group, the Tokyo-listed global performance glass group
which acquired Pilkington Group plc in 2006. During Annette's
tenure firstly with Pilkington and then NSG, she held a series of
increasingly senior and global human resources roles, spending
considerable time in Asia.
From 2014 until earlier
this year, Annette was Non-Executive Director at Hill & Smith
plc, the international infrastructure, engineered solutions and
transportation group. In addition, Annette chaired Hill &
Smith's Remuneration Committee from May
2016 to May 2023. From 2006 to
2009 Annette was an independent Director of Tribunal Services, part
of the UK's Ministry of Justice. An Irish citizen, Annette
qualified with a BA Business Studies and MSc HR Management and
Training.
Peter Hill CBE, Chairman of Keller, said: "I am
delighted that Annette has agreed to join us. The depth of
experience she has in the international industrial sector, together
with her people transformation skills, will bring a valuable and
fresh perspective to our Board."
There is no additional
information required to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph
LR9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of the Financial Conduct
Authority.
Enquiries:
Keller Group plc
www.keller.com
Kerry Porritt, Group Company Secretary &
Legal Advisor 020 7616
7575
Notes to
editors:
Keller is the world's largest geotechnical specialist
contractor providing a wide portfolio of advanced foundation and
ground improvement techniques used across the entire construction
sector. With around 10,000 staff and operations across five
continents, Keller tackles an unrivalled 6,000 projects every year,
generating annual revenue of
c£3bn.
LEI number:
549300QO4MBL43UHSN10
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