KBC Advanced Technologies plc Appointment of Non-Executive Director (3831F)
May 23 2013 - 2:02AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 3831F
KBC Advanced Technologies plc
23 May 2013
Embargoed until 0700 hrs 23 May 2013
KBC Advanced Technologies plc
("KBC" or "the Group")
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
KBC is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Taylor as a
Non-Executive Director with effect from 24 May 2013.
Paul Taylor is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants and served as Group Finance Director of AVEVA
Group plc between March 2001 and January 2010. AVEVA has been one
of the world's leading engineering software providers to the plant,
power and marine industries for over 45 years and, during his
tenure as Finance Director, the company saw rapid growth to become
a FTSE250 business.
Paul originally joined AVEVA Group in 1989 and was heavily
involved in its flotation process as well as taking responsibility
for its UK accounting and the development of its overseas
subsidiaries. Between 1998 and 2001 he was also UK Director of
Human Resources.
Before joining AVEVA Paul trained within the accountancy
profession before moving to Philips Telecommunications (UK).
Paul was a recipient of the FTSE250 Finance Director of the Year
award in 2008.
In addition to the experience Paul earned while at AVEVA, he has
also gained significant knowledge of other software and technology
businesses through his current non-executive directorships of Anite
plc, Digital Barriers plc, Ubisense Group plc and Escher Group
Holdings plc.
Paul will serve on the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination
committees of KBC Advanced Technologies plc.
Ian Godden, Chairman of KBC, commented: "We are delighted that
Paul has agreed to join us. In addition to his finance credentials
and knowledge of the industries we serve, Paul has an excellent
understanding of software and technology businesses. I am confident
that he will be a great asset to KBC's board and that his
experience will be invaluable in helping us execute our growth
strategy."
Save as disclosed above and detailed below, there is nothing
further to disclose in relation to the appointment of Paul Taylor
under Schedule Two, paragraph (g) of the AIM rules.
Paul Ronald Taylor (aged 48) has held the following
directorships during the last five years:
AVEVA group plc
AVEVA Solutions Limited
Cadcentre property Limited
AVEVA Inc (USA)
AVEVA Gmbh (Germany)
AVEVA SA (France)
AVEVA AS (Norway)
AVEVA East Asia (HK)
AVEVA Sendrian Berhad (Malaysia)
AVEVA AB (Sweden)
AVEVA Information Technology (India)
AVEVA PTY (Australia)
AVEVA do Brasil Informtica ltda (Brazil)
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For further information, please contact:
KBC Advanced Technologies plc
Ian Godden, Chairman +44 (0)1932 236335
Caroline Brown, Chief Financial Officer +44 (0)1932 236335
Cenkos Securities plc
Bobbie Hilliam/Max Hartley/Callum Davidson +44 (0)20 7397 8900
Weber Shandwick Financial
Nick Oborne/Stephanie Badjonat +44 (0)20 7067 0700
Notes to Editors:
KBC is a leading consultancy and software provider to the global
hydrocarbon processing industry. With over 30 years of experience,
KBC combines industry leading technology with experienced engineers
and operations personnel using robust methodologies to create
personalised, sustainable solutions for its clients. For more
information, visit www.kbcat.com.
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