John Laing Group plc announced the appointment of Will Samuel as Non-Executive Chairman Designate. Will Samuel will be appointed to the Board of directors of John Laing and take up his non-executive responsibilities as Chairman Designate with immediate effect. He will subsequently succeed Dr. Phil Nolan as Non-Executive Chairman, who will step down from the Board following John Laing's Annual General Meeting on 10 May 2018, having served as Chairman since early 2010. Will is also Chairman of Tilney Group Limited and TSB Bank plc. He joins John Laing having held a number of additional senior positions throughout his career.