OREANDA-NEWS. April 07, 2016. Following the announcement on 12 February 2016 that Lewis Booth would stand down as Senior Independent Director once a successor had been identified, Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Sir Kevin Smith as Senior Independent Director.

This appointment will take effect after the Annual General Meeting on 5 May 2016, and Lewis Booth will continue in role until then. Lewis will continue as a Non–Executive Director and chairman of the Audit Committee.

Save as disclosed above, there are no further details to disclose under paragraphs 9.6.11 (3) & (4) of the Listing Rules in respect of Lewis Booth or Kevin Smith.