Further to the announcement on 1 December 2000, Bill Trent has been appointed to the Board and will commence his role as Group Finance Director with immediate effect. Chris Hibbert will remain on the Board as a Director, with particular responsibility for representing Energis’ interests on Joint Venture boards and strategic investments. This position will be on a part-time basis.

Gordon Owen CBE, Chairman of Energis said,

I am delighted to welcome John, Bob and Bill to the Board. They strengthen Energis’ board and reflect the key strategic and operational experience and contribution of individuals, as well as the enormous growth Energis has achieved and the greatly expanded opportunities we face.