24th Oct 2016 07:25
LONDON (Alliance News) - Critical communications provider Sepura PLC on Monday said it has appointed a chairman and interim chief executive with immediate effect.
Sepura, which makes digital radio systems for transport, mining and airport clients, said Alan Lovell has been appointed as its new chairman. Lovell has worked for a range of companies in the past, including at sports equipment maker Dunlop Slazenger Group and at engineering services firm Costain Group PLC.
David Barrass, meanwhile, will become interim chief executive. Gordon Watling, Sepura's current CEO, has taken an extended period of absence due to injuries sustained from an accident earlier in 2016. Richard Smith, who had been acting CEO, reverts to his position as chief financial officer.
Barrass has worked for The Royal Mint and is the former chief executive of UK private security firm ArmorGroup International, which was acquired by peer G4S PLC in 2008.
Sepura shares were up 1.7% to 15.25 pence on Monday.
By Sam Unsted; [email protected]; @SamUAtAlliance
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