Taylor Wimpey announces board reshuffle

Taylor Wimpey has announced the retirement of its group legal director and the appointment of a group general counsel. After 17 years, James Jordan, the group’s legal director and company secretary will stand down from the board on 31 December 2019. Jordan will continue with Taylor Wimpey until his retirement on 31 March 2020. Thomas Cook’s Alice Marsden will join the housebuilder as group general counsel and company secretary from 4 November. Marsden is currently group general counsel and company secretary at the travel firm. Kevin Beeston, chairman of Taylor Wimpey, said “On behalf of the board, I would firstly like to thank James for his outstanding commitment, dedicated service and wise counsel, to myself and to the board, over many years, and also for his long and distinguished service to the group. We wish James a very happy retirement. “I am also delighted to announce the appointment of Alice Marsden, who will bring with her a wealth of relevant experience and which I am sure will greatly benefit the group.” Pete Redfern, chief executive of the housebuilder, said “I have worked alongside James for 17 years and he has been an extraordinarily positive, calm and effective colleague, company secretary and member of the board through all stages of the group’s development.” To send feedback, e-mail emma.rosser@egi.co.uk or tweet @EmmaARosser or @estatesgazette