Barratt Appoints Non-Executive Director

Barratt Developments Plc has announced the appointment of Mark Rolfe to its Board as non executive director from May 1 2008. Mr Rolfe will also serve on the Audit and Nominations Committees.

Mark Rolfe, an accountant, was Finance Director of Gallaher Group Plc for seven years until April 2007 when the Group was acquired by Japan Tobacco Inc. His career with Gallaher spanned 20 years serving in various finance and executive roles.


Mark Rolfe is also non executive director of The Sage Group Plc and Hornby Plc.

Barratt Chairman, Charles Toner, said: "We are delighted to welcome Mark Rolfe to the Board of Barratt. His track record and breadth of experience as Finance Director of a leading International Company will be a great asset to us and he will no doubt make a unique contribution to the work of the Board and its committees".

Other than as stated above there are no further details to disclose under the Listing Rules.

(GK/JM)