Form 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant
to Rules 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Dated July 31, 2003
VODAFONE GROUP
PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
VODAFONE HOUSE, THE CONNECTION, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 2FN, ENGLAND
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (FILE NO. 333-10762) AND REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-81825) OF VODAFONE GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY AND TO BE A PART THEREOF FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.
This Report on Form 6-K contains a news release issued by Vodafone Group Plc on July 30, 2003, entitled Luc Vandevelde to become Non-Executive Director of Vodafone Group Plc.
30 July 2003
LUC VANDEVELDE TO BECOME NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF VODAFONE GROUP PLC
Vodafone Group Plc (Vodafone) is pleased to announce that Luc Vandevelde has accepted an invitation to join the Board of Vodafone and that he will become a Non-Executive Director on 1 September 2003.
Commenting on the appointment, Lord MacLaurin of Knebworth DL, Chairman of Vodafone, said I am delighted that Luc is joining Vodafone. He brings with him many years of experience and a track record of success gained in retailing and consumer goods, and has a deserved reputation as an international businessman of considerable standing. His financial, management and marketing skills in international business will be of great value to the Board.
Born in Belgium, Luc Vandevelde, aged 52, is Chairman of Marks & Spencer plc, the UKs largest clothes retailer and one of the countrys best known brands. Before joining Marks & Spencer in 2000 he was CEO of Promodes, Vice Chairman of Carrefour, and he previously held senior European and international roles with Kraft/General Foods.
In addition to his role at Marks & Spencer, he is Executive Chairman of Change Capital Partners, a private equity fund.
With effect from 1 September 2003, the composition of the Board of Vodafone will be:
Lord MacLaurin Chairman
Arun Sarin Chief Executive
Paul Hazen Deputy Chairman
Peter Bamford Chief Marketing Officer
Vittorio Colao CEO, Southern Europe Middle East and Africa Region
Thomas Geitner Chief Technology Officer Group Technology & Business Integration
Julian Horn-Smith Group Chief Operating Officer
Ken Hydon Financial Director
Dr Michael Boskin Non-executive Director
Sir Alec Broers Non-executive Director
Dr John Buchanan Non-executive Director
Penny Hughes Non-executive Director
Sir David Scholey Non-executive Director
Jürgen Schrempp Non-executive Director
Luc Vandevelde Non-executive Director
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For further information:
Vodafone Group
Tim Brown, Group Corporate Affairs Director
Tel: +44 (0) 1635 673310
Investor Relations
Melissa Stimpson
Darren Jones
Tel: +44 (0) 1635 673310
Media Relations
Bobby Leach
Ben Padovan
Tel: +44 (0) 1635 673310
Tavistock Communications
Lulu Bridges
John West
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7600 2288
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.
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Dated: July 31, 2003 |
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/s/ S R SCOTT |
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Stephen R. Scott |
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Company Secretary |
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