Appointment of Brian May as chief executive of HBG Construction Ltd

Rijswijk, the Netherlands – HBG, Hollandsche Beton Groep nv, will appoint Brian May, BSc [Hons], CEng, MICE, as chief executive of HBG Construction Ltd with effect from 24 September 2001.

Mr May has previously held the positions of chief executive of Laing Construction plc and divisional chairman and managing director of John Mowlem plc.

This appointment follows the recent promotion of A.J.D. Franklin, currently HBG Construction's chief executive, to the Board of Management of HBG.

From the above date the Board of Directors of HBG Construction Ltd will consist of Mr B. May, chief executive, Mr R.A. Gregory, Mr M.A. Underwood and Mr M.J. Rogers.


Further information:

Arno C. Pronk, HBG Public Relations, +31 70 3722121.