FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For September 25, 2014
Commission File Number: 001-10306
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
RBS, Gogarburn, PO Box 1000
Edinburgh EH12 1HQ
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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Form 20-F X
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Form 40-F ___
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The following information was issued as a Company announcement in London, England and is furnished pursuant to General Instruction B to the General Instructions to Form 6-K:
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
Director Declaration
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (RBS) announces today that its Chairman Sir Philip Hampton will leave the company during 2015 after a suitable successor is appointed. Sir Philip has served as Chairman since February 2009 and his departure will be in line with his longstanding intention to serve in the role for between five and seven years.
RBS notes that it is being announced simultaneously that Sir Philip will be appointed to the Board of GlaxoSmithKline plc as a Non executive Director with effect from 1 January 2015 and will assume the role of Chairman from 1 September 2015.
Sir Philip said:
"It has been a privilege to serve as Chairman of RBS since 2009. I am looking forward to working with my colleagues in the months ahead as we work to implement the bank's strategy and continue to improve the support we provide to our customers."
The process for selecting the next Chairman of RBS is being managed by the Board's Nominations Committee.
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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: 25 September 2014
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THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP plc (Registrant)
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Jan Cargill
Deputy Secretary
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