19th Jan 2006 14:00
Smiths Group PLC19 January 2006 19 January 2006Embargoed for 14:00 Smiths Group appoints new managing director for its Medical division Smiths Group plc has announced the appointment of Srini Seshadri as the newGroup Managing Director, Smiths Medical, effective 1 March 2006. He joins Smithsfrom GE Healthcare Technologies where, since 2004, he has been Chief MarketingOfficer. Srini Seshadri has served more than 20 years at GE, most of these within GEHealthcare. His roles have included top-level responsibility for its Servicesbusinesses in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and leadership of its global X-Raybusiness unit, including cardiovascular and radiography. Born in India, Srini Seshadri is now a US citizen and, subject to completion ofthe necessary clearances, he and his family will relocate to London as soon aspossible. He takes over from Einar Lindh who in July last year came out ofretirement to lead Smiths Medical on an interim basis. Keith Butler-Wheelhouse, Chief Executive of Smiths Group, said: "I am delighted that we have recruited Srini to lead Smiths Medical. He brings abreadth of global business experience, deep knowledge of the medical devicesindustry and a track-record of successful acquisition integration. His strategicleadership skills will add further impetus to the successful development andgrowth of Smiths Medical. I also want to take this opportunity to thank EinarLindh for his stewardship of the division in recent months and to wish him anactive and happy retirement." Smiths Group designs and manufactures safety critical systems and products andhas market-leading positions in aerospace systems, detection systems, medicaldevices, mechanical seals and interconnect products. ContactsMediaChris Fox+44 (0)20 8457 8403Investor RelationsRussell Plumley+44 (0)20 8457 8203 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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