The Berkeley Group appoints Michael Dobson to its Board as Independent Director and Chairman designate

– UK, Cobham –  The Berkeley Group Holdings plc (LON: BKG) today announced the appointment of Michael Dobson to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman designate, effective immediately.

Michael Dobson will also join the Nomination Committee and will assume the role of Non-Executive Chairman following the AGM on 6 September 2022, to succeed Glyn Barker who will step down from the Board.

“Following a comprehensive recruitment process, we are delighted to welcome Michael to the Board. He has a wealth of experience and the right skills to lead the Board of Berkeley into the future.” said Senior Independent Director, Diana Brightmore-Armour.

Rob Perrins, CEO, added: “In welcoming Michael to the Board, I would like to personally thank Glyn for the enormous contribution he has made to Berkeley during his time as a Non-Executive Director and, in particular, over these last two years in overseeing the transition and development of the Board, following Tony’s passing. I am excited for the future of Berkeley and look forward to working with Michael and the Board to realize this.”

About Michael Dobson

Michael Dobson has extensive leadership, corporate and financial experience. He recently stepped down as Chairman of Schroders plc after six years, following a distinguished and successful executive career in the City spanning over 40 years, during which he held leadership positions at Deutsche Bank and Morgan Grenfell, as well as Schroders.

Michael Dobson, Chairman Designate, said: “I am delighted to have been allowed to be the new Chairman of Berkeley. It is a business I have admired for many years and I look forward to working with Rob Perrins and the Board to oversee the next phase of Berkeley’s development.”

For more information: http://www.berkeleygroup.co.uk/

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