Keller Group plc (“Keller”), the international ground engineering specialist, announces the following appointment to its Board of Directors:
Mr Chris Girling has been appointed as a Non-executive Director with effect from 28 February 2011.
Mr Girling is a Non-executive Director of Elementis plc and Arco Limited and the independent Chairman Trustee for Slaughter and May’s pension fund. Formerly Group Finance Director of Carillion plc, Mr Girling’s executive career included directorships with Vosper Thornycroft plc and TKM plc.
Mr Roy Franklin, Chairman of Keller, commented:
“We are delighted to welcome Chris, whose considerable experience of the construction sector and strategic strengths will enable him to make a very significant contribution to the Keller Board.”
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Note to Editors
Keller is the world’s largest independent ground engineering specialist, providing technically advanced and cost-effective foundation solutions to the construction industry. With 2009 revenue of £1,038m, Keller is a member of the FTSE-250. It has around 6,000 staff world-wide, with offices in over 30 countries on five continents.
Keller is the market leader in the US and Australia; it has prime positions in most established European markets; and a strong profile in many developing markets.