Rolls-Royce appoints Ruth Cairnie as non-executive director

Rolls-Royce has announced that Ruth Cairnie has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director, with effect from 1st September 2014. Cairnie previously served as Executive Vice President Strategy & Planning at Royal Dutch Shell Plc, also serving on the boards of Shell Pakistan Ltd and joint venture companies in Germany and Thailand. The Chairman of Rolls-Royce, Ian Davis, said: “I am delighted to welcome Ruth to the Board as a Non-Executive Director. Her strategic and international experience and her roles in addressing technology and environmental challenges will enable her to make a significant contribution to Rolls-Royce.”