Galliford Try announced that the appointment of Jeremy Townsend as a non-executive director. The appointment will formally commence with effect 1 September 2017. Andrew Jenner, currently chair of the audit committee, has notified the Board of his intention not to seek re-election at the 2017 annual general meeting and to therefore step down later this year having completed nine years on the Board. Also with effect from 1 September 2017, Peter Ventress will assume the chairmanship of the nomination committee. Terry Miller will continue to be a member of the committee. On appointment Jeremy will also become a member of the remuneration and nomination committees. Jeremy is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Rentokil Initial plc following appointment in August 2010.