Smart Metering Systems PLC Appointment of new Non-Executive Director (7313C)
January 24 2018 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 7313C
Smart Metering Systems PLC
24 January 2018
Smart Metering Systems plc
("SMS" or "the Company")
Appointment of new Non-Executive Director
Smart Metering Systems plc (AIM: SMS.L) is pleased to announce
the appointment of Kelly Olsen as Non-Executive Director of the
Company.
Ms Olsen, aged 51, is an information technology specialist who
has previously held roles as Chief Information Officer with NHS
Property Services Ltd and Cushman & Wakefield Ltd, amongst
others. Ms Olsen has also held senior roles with Capgemini Plc,
Towry Law Ltd and BAA Plc.
Ms Olsen shall chair a newly created Information Technology
Committee of the Board, with a remit to review and provide
strategic guidance on development of the Company's technology
programmes.
Willie MacDiarmid, Chairman of SMS, commented:
"The Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Kelly to
the Board of SMS. SMS considers technology to be a core component
of our business and this appointment demonstrates the commitment to
technology at the most senior level of the business."
Kelly Olsen, newly-appointed Non-Executive Director of SMS,
commented:
"I am delighted to be joining SMS and to be given the
opportunity to help provide strategic direction in relation to
SMS's technology platforms and initiatives, in particular. I look
forward to working with the executives, non-executives and all
members of staff to help as the company seeks to continue its
growth in the domestic smart metering market."
For further Information:
Smart Metering Systems plc 0141 249 3850
Alan Foy, CEO
Craig McGinn, Company Secretary
Cenkos Securities plc 0131 220 6939 / 0207 397 8900
Neil McDonald
Beth McKiernan
Kreab 020 7074 1800
Matthew Jervois
Daniel Holgersson
Other Information
In relation to the appointment of Ms Olsen, the Company confirms
that there is no further information to be disclosed under
paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules for Companies save as
disclosed below:
Full Name: Kelly Olsen
Age: 51
Current Directorships /Partnerships Olsen Purdy Associates Ltd
Notes to Editors
About Smart Metering Systems
Established in 1995, Smart Metering Systems plc, headquartered
in Glasgow, connects, owns and operates gas and electricity meters
on behalf of major energy companies. The Company's full end to end
energy management services and consultancy business support large
blue chip companies in the UK, through a network of offices in
Livingston, Cardiff, Cambridge, Bolton, Doncaster, Rugby, and
Normanton.
The Company's services also include infrastructure design,
installation, consultancy and project management services for new
gas, electricity, water and telecoms connections for licenced
energy and telecoms suppliers, end consumers and the UK's licenced
electricity Distribution Network Owners (DNO's).
The Company was admitted to the AIM market in July 2011 and is
now part of the FTSE AIM 50 index. For more information on SMS
please visit the Company's website: www.sms-plc.com.
This information is provided by RNS
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