SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONS
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15a-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of February 2003
SCOTTISH POWER PLC
(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)
CORPORATE OFFICE, 1 ATLANTIC QUAY, GLASGOW, G2 8SP
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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FORM 6-K: TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Announcement of Scottish Power plc, dated February 19, 2003, regarding appointment of new non-executive director.
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.
| /s/ Scottish Power plc | ||||||||
| (Registrant) | ||||||||
| Date |
February 19, 2003 |
By: |
/s/ Alan McCulloch | |||||
| Alan McCulloch | ||||||||
| Assistant Company Secretary |
SCOTTISHPOWER APPOINTS NEW NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ScottishPower is pleased today to announce the appointment of Nick Rose, Finance Director of Diageo, as a non-executive director with immediate effect.
Mr Rose, 45, has gained a wealth of international experience during a career spanning a number of senior financial posts in the global drinks sector. These include Finance Director of UDV and IDV and Group Controller and Treasurer of Grand Metropolitan. He has also worked in the United States for Ford in Detroit in areas such as portfolio management, corporate funding and capital structuring, experience of relevance and importance to ScottishPower.
ScottishPower Chairman Charles Miller Smith said: “We are delighted with this appointment. Nick Rose has wide experience in global financial management, particularly involving US businesses. His arrival brings skills and insights that will be very helpful.”
Further information:
| Colin McSeveny |
Group Media Relations Manager |
+44 (0)141-636-4515 | ||
| Andrew Jamieson |
Head of Investor Relations |
+44 (0)141-636-4527 |
19 February 2003