Trinity Mirror is pleased to announce that Sir Ian Gibson, CBE,
will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director and be appointed Chairman
immediately following the Annual General Meeting on 4th May 2006 when
Sir Victor Blank will retire from the Board.
Sir Ian, 59, currently holds Non-Executive Directorships at GKN
plc, Greggs plc and is the Senior Non-Executive Director at Northern Rock
plc.
Sir Ian most recently was Chairman of BPB plc until its takeover
by Saint-Gobain at the end of 2005. Previously he was President of Nissan Europe
and Senior Vice President of Nissan Group in 1999. Sir Ian retired from Nissan
in 2001. He has also held Non-Executive Directorships at the Bank of England,
Pro Drive Ltd., and Chelys Ltd. He was Deputy Chairman of Asda Group plc.
Sir Ian commented:
"Trinity Mirror is one of the most exciting media businesses in
the UK. I am delighted to be joining the Board, and bringing my experience to
the table as we explore further options for growth and the creation of
shareholder value."
No further details required under chapter 6F2(b)-(g) of the FSA
Listing Rules remain to be disclosed.
