25th Jun 2008 07:00
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25 June 2008 |
WS Atkins plc Woodcote Grove, Ashley Road Epsom, Surrey KT18 5BW United Kingdom |
Tel: +44 (0)1372 726140 Fax: +44 (0)1372 740055 www.atkinsglobal.com |
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Appointment of Board Director |
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The Board of WS Atkins plc (Atkins) announces the appointment of Dr Krishnamurthy "Raj" Rajagopal as a non-executive director. He joins the Board with effect from 24 June.
Dr Rajagopal is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and a Member of the Council of Science and Technology, the Prime Ministerial advisory body, playing an active role in Government science and innovation policy. Among his other roles, he is a non-executive director of Dyson Group plc and, until 2006, was chief executive of BOC Edwards and an executive director of BOC Group plc.
Ed Wallis, chairman, Atkins, said:
"I am delighted to welcome Raj to the Board. He brings extensive experience of trading outside of the UK and has formidable knowledge of the technology sector.
"His proven track record of advising boards on strategic issues will be a considerable asset to Atkins as we continue to develop the business."
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Contact:
Sara Lipscombe, Group Communications Director +44 (0)1372 726140
NOTES TO EDITORS:
Atkins is a multinational engineering and design consultancy, providing expertise to help resolve complex challenges presented by the built and natural environment. Atkins is the largest multidisciplinary consultancy in Europe; the largest engineering consultancy in the UK; and the world's fifth largest design firm.
Atkins won Engineering Consultant of the Year 2008 at the prestigious Building Awards. The company was named among the "20 Best Big Companies to Work For 2008' by The Sunday Times; The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 2007; and The Times Top 50 Companies Where Women Want to Work 2007. The company was construction sector winner for the third consecutive year in the Target National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2008.
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