Form 6-K
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For May 4, 2004
Gallaher Group Plc
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Members Hill
Brooklands Road
Weybridge
Surrey KT13 0QU
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.
Form 20-F 
Form
40-F 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in the Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b).
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Board of directors
Further to the announcement on 25 February 2005, the board of Gallaher Group Plc confirms the appointment, today, of James Hogan to the board of the Company.
3 May 2005
For further information, contact:
| Claire Jenkins – director, investor relations | 01932 859777 |
| Anthony Cardew – Cardew Group | 020 7930 0777 |
| Tim Robertson – Cardew Group | 020 7930 0777 |
Notes to editors:
A photograph of James Hogan is available to download from the Group’s website, in the media centre’s picture library:
http://ir.gallaher-group.com/ir/media/picture_personnel.asp
| FORM 6-K |
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE
ISSUER |
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 authorized.
| Gallaher Group Plc (Registrant) |
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| By: | /s/ Jacky Stockman | ||
| Name: | Jacky Stockman | ||
Date: May 4, 2004 |
Title: | Programme Manager, Investor Relations | |