Smiths Group PLC Smiths announces new Non-executive Director (5499W)
April 27 2016 - 9:50AM
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Smiths Group PLC
27 April 2016
News Release
London, 27 April 2016
For immediate release
Smiths announces new Non-executive Director
Smiths Group plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark
Seligman as an independent Non-executive Director with effect from
16 May 2016.
Mr Seligman is also the Senior Independent Director of
Kingfisher plc and was, until recently, a Non-executive Director
and Chairman of the Audit Committee of BG Group plc. He was
previously Deputy Chairman of G4S plc. Mr Seligman has a MA in
Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University.
The Chairman of Smiths Group, Sir George Buckley, said: "The
Board is delighted to welcome Mark, who I know will bring a huge
amount of value to the Board after a long and successful career in
banking. I am delighted to have someone of Mark's calibre join the
Board to support the Executive's growth agenda at this exciting
time in Smiths Group's development."
Mr Seligman will be a member of the Audit, Nomination and
Remuneration Committees.
Information required under LR6.9.13R
Mr Seligman is currently a director of Kingfisher plc. During
the last five years, he has held directorships in the publicly
listed companies G4S plc and BG Group plc. There is no other
information concerning Mr Seligman which requires notification
under LR9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing
Authority.
ENDS
Contact details
Investor enquiries
Andrew Lappin, Smiths Group
+44 (0)20 7808 5557
andrew.lappin@smiths.com
Media enquiries
Anthony Cardew, Cardew Group
+44 (0)20 7930 0777
anthony.cardew@cardewgroup.com
Smiths Group
Smiths Group is a global technology company listed on the London
Stock Exchange (SMIN) and operates a sponsored level one ADR
programme (SMGZY). A world leader in the practical application of
advanced technologies, Smiths Group delivers products and services
for the threat & contraband detection, medical devices, energy
and communications markets worldwide. Our products and services
make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Smiths Group
employs around 23,000 people in over 50 countries. For more
information visit www.smiths.com
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