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 27, 2005
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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If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82
THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN EACH OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (FILE NO. 333-110941) AND THE 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PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY AND TO BE A PART THEREOF FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.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 26, 2005, entitled “PHILIP YEA TO BECOME NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF VODAFONE”.
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26 July 2005
PHILIP YEA TO BECOME NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF VODAFONE
Vodafone Group Plc (“Vodafone”) announces that Philip Yea has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 September 2005.
Philip Yea, aged 50, is the Chief Executive Officer of 3i Group plc, having been appointed to that role in July 2004. Prior to joining 3i he was Managing Director of Investcorp and, from 1997 to 1999, the Group Finance Director of Diageo plc following the merger of Guinness plc, where he was Finance Director, and Grand Metropolitan plc. He has previously held non-executive roles at HBOS plc and Manchester United plc.
Commenting on the appointment, Lord MacLaurin of Knebworth DL, Chairman of Vodafone, said “I am delighted that Philip is joining Vodafone. He brings with him extensive business experience and a record of success in international markets, not only in Europe and Africa but also in the United States. His financial and strategic skills, as well as his knowledge of issues facing international businesses, will be of great benefit to the Board.”
With effect from 1 September 2005, the composition of the Board of Vodafone will be:
Lord MacLaurin – Chairman
Arun Sarin – Chief Executive
Paul Hazen – Deputy Chairman
Sir Julian Horn-Smith – Deputy Chief Executive
Peter Bamford – Chief Marketing Officer
Thomas Geitner – Chief Technology Officer
Andy Halford – Chief Financial Officer
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Sir John Bond – Non-Executive Director
Dr Michael Boskin – Non-Executive Director
Lord Broers – Non-Executive Director
John Buchanan – Non-Executive Director
Penny Hughes – Non-Executive Director
Professor Jürgen Schrempp – Non-Executive Director
Luc Vandevelde – Non-Executive Director
Philip Yea – Non-Executive Director
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For further information:
Vodafone Group Plc
Simon Lewis, Group Corporate Affairs Director
Tel: +44 (0) 1635 673310
Investor Relations
Charles Butterworth
Darren Jones
Sarah Moriarty
Tel: +44 (0) 1635 673310
Media Relations
Bobby Leach
Ben Padovan
Tel: +44 (0) 1635 673310
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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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VODAFONE GROUP |
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PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY |
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(Registrant) |
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Dated: July 27, 2005 |
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Stephen R. Scott |
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Company Secretary |
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