Silverdell Plc today announces the appointment of Gordon Morrison as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

Gordon, 55, has more than 30 years' experience in the facilities management, construction and property sectors. He was Managing Director, Asset Management of the FTSE 250 utility group AWG until 2001 and prior to this was Sales Director of the construction group Morrison plc until the sale of the company to AWG for £263m in 2000. Gordon sat on the Boards of both companies.

Since 2001 Gordon has developed a range of business interests in property, private equity and farming through Chaldean, his investment company. He is currently Chairman of R.R. Richardson Group Ltd, a Kent-based social housing contractor acquired by Chaldean in 2005.

David Williams, Non-Executive Chairman of Silverdell, said: "We are delighted that Gordon has decided to join the board of Silverdell. Gordon's expertise in facilities management, construction and property will prove invaluable in assisting us to grow the business, particularly as we explore future acquisition opportunities within the sector."