SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR October 20, 2003
ALLIED DOMECQ PLC
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
ALLIED DOMECQ PLC
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
The Pavilions
Bridgwater Road
Bedminster Down
Bristol BS13 8AR
England
(Address of Registrant's 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 x Form 40-F
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this 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 x
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to
the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- _____
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Directorate Change
20 October 2003
Allied Domecq PLC - Board Changes
The Board of Allied Domecq PLC announces the following Board changes: -
David Malpas retires today as a non-executive director. He is succeeded in his
role as chairman of the remuneration committee by Donald Brydon, the Board's
senior independent non-executive director.
Paul Adams and John Rishton are appointed as non-executive directors with effect
from 5 December 2003.
Paul Adams (50) is Managing Director of British American Tobacco p.l.c.; a post
he has held since January 2002. Prior to his present role, Paul has held senior
positions with BAT in Europe and Asia Pacific and as European Vice President of
Marketing with Pepsi Cola International and other senior roles with Pepsi in
France and Scandanavia.
John Rishton (45) was appointed Chief Financial Officer of British Airways Plc
in September 2001, having originally joined the airline in 1994 as Senior
Vice-President USA. Prior to joining British Airways, John held senior finance
roles with Ford in Spain and Portugal.
Peter Jacobs and Sir Ross Buckland will retire as non-executive directors at the
conclusion of the Company's annual general meeting to be held on 30 January
2004. Peter Jacobs will be succeeded in his role as chairman of the audit
committee by John Rishton.
Commenting on the Board changes, Gerry Robinson, Chairman of Allied Domecq,
said, "I want to thank David, Peter and Ross for their contribution to the
success of Allied Domecq over recent years. The company has benefited from their
wisdom and sound guidance. I am happy to welcome John and Paul to the Board and
I am looking forward to working with them."
ends
Media enquiries:
Stephen Whitehead - 020 7009 3927
Director of Corporate Affairs, Allied Domecq PLC
Tim Robertson - 020 7930 0777
Cardew Chancery
Investor enquiries:
Peter Durman - 0117 978 5753
Director of Investor Relations, Allied Domecq PLC
SIGNATURE
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, thereto duly authorized.
20 October, 2003
ALLIED DOMECQ PLC
By: /s/ Charles Brown
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Name: Charles Brown
Title: Director of Secretariat & Deputy
Company Secretary