SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of June, 2004
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
LAURENCE POUNTNEY HILL,
LONDON, EC4R 0HH, ENGLAND
(Address of principal executive offices)
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under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-
Enclosures: Prudential plc Board Changes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday 17 June 2004
PRUDENTIAL PLC BOARD CHANGES
Prudential plc announced today that Michael Garrett will join the board as a
non-executive director on 1 September 2004.
Mr Garrett is an Executive Vice President of Nestle S.A., and member of the
Executive Board. He has worked for Nestle since 1961, becoming Head of Japan in
1990 and Director with responsibility for the Far East in 1993. He has
significant experience in Asia, including China, India and Japan.
On 31 August 2004 Bart Becht will leave the board. Given the increasing time
commitments required of non-executives, he has concluded that he should step
down from the board.
Sir David Clementi, Chairman of Prudential, said "I am delighted to welcome
Michael to the board. His knowledge and experience of Asian markets will be of
great value. At the same time, I am sorry to see Bart go, and I would like to
thank him for his valuable contribution."
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Notes to Editors
Michael Garrett - biographical details
Born 1942 in India of British parents, Michael Garrett is Executive Vice
President of Nestle S.A. and a member of the Executive Board. He is responsible
for the region including Asia, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East.
His career in Nestle began in 1961 as a management trainee at Crosse &
Blackwell. After two years in Vevey between 1967 and 1968 he began his first
major overseas assignment in Australia. In 1974 he returned to the UK for six
years heading a number of key functions including Nestle's Confectionery
business before returning to Australia, first as Marketing Director and
subsequently as Managing Director of Nestle Australia Ltd. Garrett was assigned
to Japan as Market Head from 1990 to 1993 prior to his appointment as Zone
Director responsible for Asia and Oceania. In July 1996 his responsibilities
were expanded to include Africa and the Middle East.
Michael Garrett is an Australian citizen and a graduate of IMEDE Business School
in Lausanne, Switzerland. While "Head of Market" he was appointed by the
Government as Chairman of the Food Industry Council and Member of the Industry
Council of Australia. He is a member of the Advisory Committee for an APEC
(Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Food System. He is Director of a number of
listed Nestle companies in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. He has been a
member of the Supervisory Board of Cereal Partners Worldwide (a joint-venture
between Nestle and General Mills) since 1993.
Michael Garrett has a wife and two children and his interests include golf,
reading, photography and culture.
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.
Date 17 June 2004
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
By: /s/ Steve Colton
Group Head of Media Relations