3rd Feb 2005 12:10
Smith & Nephew Plc03 February 2005 Smith & Nephew Announces Deputy Chairman 3 February 2005 Smith & Nephew today announces the appointment of John Buchanan as anon-executive director and Deputy Chairman of Smith & Nephew plc. Mr Buchanan,formerly Group Chief Financial Officer of BP p.l.c., is a non-executive directorof Vodafone Group Plc, AstraZeneca PLC and BHP Billiton. He was a member of theUnited Kingdom Accounting Standards Board from 1997 to 2001 and a non-executivedirector of Boots Group PLC from 1997 to 2003. Dudley Eustace, Chairman, commenting on the appointment, said; "We value John'sexperience of global businesses and his international outlook. We believe hewill make a strong contribution to the Board and business of Smith & Nephew. Onbehalf of the Board I welcome John to Smith & Nephew and look forward to workingwith him." There are no details relating to the appointment of John Buchanan that arerequired to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph 6.F.2 (b-g) of the Listing Rulesof the UK Listing Authority. Enquiries Dudley Eustace Tel: +44 (0) 20 7960 2201Chairman Chris O'Donnell Tel: +44 (0) 20 7960 2201Chief Executive Officer Investors/MediaLiz Hewitt Tel: +44 (0) 20 7960 2256Smith & Nephew Group Director Corporate Affairs About us Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology business, specialising inOrthopaedics, Endoscopy and Advanced Wound Management products. Smith & Nephewis a global leader in arthroscopy and advanced wound management and is one ofthe fastest growing global orthopaedics companies. Smith & Nephew is dedicated to helping improve people's lives. The companyprides itself on the strength of its relationships with its surgeons andprofessional healthcare customers, with whom its name is synonymous with highstandards of performance, innovation and trust. The company has over 8,000employees and operates in 32 countries around the world generating annual salesof £1.25 billion. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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