The Board of The Miller Group, the award winning housebuilding, property development, construction and mining business, has appointed Philip Bowman as Chairman with effect from 23 April. He succeeds Sir Brian Stewart CBE who joined the business in 2008.

Mr Bowman, 59, is the Chief Executive of global technology company, Smiths Group plc, and was formerly Chief Executive of Scottish Power plc. He is currently the senior independent Director of Burberry Group plc.

Before joining Scottish Power, Mr Bowman was Chief Executive of Allied Domecq plc between 1999 and 2005. Other past board appointments include British Sky Broadcasting Group plc, Scottish & Newcastle Group plc and Bass plc. Mr Bowman has also been Chairman of Liberty PLC and Coral Eurobet Limited.

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Mr Bowman said: "I am delighted to join The Miller Group at a very exciting point in its development. Its financial strength has been transformed by the recent capital injection by GSO Capital Partners and The Blackstone Group. The Miller Group has a very successful track record of producing many fine buildings and developments and the outlook for the future is extremely positive."

Keith M Miller CBE, Group Chief Executive, said: "Philip has had a wealth of experience at the helm of major international public companies. He has amply demonstrated his ability to take a leading role in building businesses. We are looking forward to welcoming Philip to the Miller team at a time when we will be focusing on the further development and expansion of the business."

Mr Miller thanked Sir Brian for his contribution to The Miller Group over the past three years. "Sir Brian’s commitment to our business, especially over the past 15 months during the refinancing, has been of great value to the Board. His extensive business insight and calm approach are admirable and, on behalf of the Miller team, I would like to thank him for his contribution and consistent support."

(GK)