1st Dec 2006 10:00
BBA Aviation PLC01 December 2006 1 December 2006 For Immediate Release BBA AVIATION PLC Appointment of Mark Harper as Non-Executive Director BBA Aviation plc today announces the appointment of Mark Harper as anon-executive director with immediate effect. Mark Harper, 50, is Chief Executive of Filtrona plc, the internationalspeciality plastic and fibre products supplier. Mark joined Bunzl in 1986 andheld a number of general management positions, including Managing Director ofMoss Plastic Parts in Europe and President of Alliance Plastics in the US,before being appointed Managing Director of Filtrona in 1996. Mark was anexecutive director of Bunzl plc from 2004 until he was appointed Chief Executiveof Filtrona in June 2005 upon its demerger from Bunzl. Commenting on the appointment, Roberto Quarta, Chairman of BBA Aviation said: "It is a pleasure to welcome Mark Harper to the Board of BBA Aviation. Followingthe successful demerger of Fiberweb, the Board is now focussed on pursuingstrategic expansion as a stand-alone Aviation business and Mark's experience asa Chief Executive will bring a good balance to our team." Mark Harper commented: "I am delighted to be joining the Board of BBA Aviation at this exciting stagein the company's development - I look forward to working with the Board topursue the obvious growth opportunities of this fast-moving market". Enquiries: BBA Aviation plcRoberto Quarta, Chairman020 7514 3999 Brunswick Group LLPLucie Anne Brailsford / Jemma Hill020 7404 5959 Notes to Editors Mark Harper Mark Harper began his career at the Ford Motor Company, Parts Division where heoccupied Sales and Marketing roles before joining Lucas and later UnipartInternational. In 1986 Mark joined Bunzl where he held a number of general managementpositions, including managing director of Moss Plastics parts in Europe as wellas president of Alliance Plastics in the US, before being appointed managingdirector of Filtrona in 1996. Mark was an executive director of Bunzl plc from 2004 until he was appointedChief Executive of Filtrona in June 2005 upon its demerger from Bunzl. Mark attended Warwick University and the Johns Hopkins Centre for InternationalStudies in Bologna, Italy. He has a BA Honours Degree in Politics andInternational Studies, a Diploma in International Affairs and an MSc inManagement and Business Studies. BBA Aviation BBA Aviation is a world leader in aviation services focusing on Aviation FlightSupport and Aftermarket Services and Systems. BBA Aviation provides flightsupport services for corporate and commercial aviation customers as well asmaintenance, repair, overhaul and spare parts for aircraft engines. It alsosupplies aviation components, landing gear and hydraulic systems. These areattractive niches in a $250 billion market with clear barriers to entry, whereBBA has leading positions, well-known and reputable brands and a proven trackrecord of organic and acquisition-led growth. BBA Aviation was formerly part of BBA Group, but following the demerger ofFiberweb, in November 2006 it became a stand-alone aviation services business. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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