VT GROUP APPOINTS NEW NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

VT GROUP APPOINTS NEW NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
21st April, 2008

Defence and support services company VT Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Tyler as a non-executive director, with effect from the Group’s next board meeting on May 12.

Ian, who is Chief Executive of Balfour Beatty, has an extensive background in business operations and finance, having worked for Storehouse and Hanson before joining Balfour Beatty as Finance Director in 1996. He subsequently became Chief Operating Officer and took over as CEO in 2005.

He has considerable experience in international business, particularly in the United States, and has played a key role in helping to establish Balfour Beatty as Britain’s leading construction company.

Ian will replace David Thorpe, who is retiring as a non-executive director of VT Group after five years on the board.

VT Group Chairman Mike Jeffries commented: “David has been a valued member of the board and we thank him for his important contribution to VT’s progress as we welcome Ian. Ian’s business knowledge and experience, especially in Balfour Beatty’s development as a major services provider, will be of great benefit as we continue to implement the Group strategy.”