John Laing Group, an infrastructure company, announced the appointment of Will Samuel as non-executive chairman designate.Article continues below

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Mr. 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.

Mr. Samuel 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.

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