597 — Merrill Lynch chairman joins Royal Mail UK board

Apr 7, 2003 | Conteúdos Em Ingles

Royal Mail’s Board appointed as non-executive director Mr Bob Wigley, Chairman of Merrill Lynch’s European Investment Banking Business. The move was warmly welcomed by Allan Leighton, Royal Mail’s Chairman, who said: “I am delighted Bob has accepted this role. His wide experience in banking and corporate restructuring will be an asset to the Board as it continues to drive forward the company’s renewal plan.”

Mr Wigley will join the Board this month. He commented said: “I am looking forward to the challenge of using my restructuring experience to help the rest of the team turn Royal Mail into the best postal company in the world.”

Bob Wigley began his career at British Gas before joining Arthur Andersen, first as a chartered accountant and then as a consultant. He spent almost ten years with Morgan Grenfell, latterly as a Managing Director and member of the global investment banking management committee. In 1996, he joined Merrill Lynch, the global financial management and consultancy firm, where he is Chairman of the European Investment Banking Business.

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