25th Jan 2008 10:01
Fisher (James) & Sons PLC25 January 2008 Friday 25 January 2008 James Fisher and Sons plc Appointment of Fleet Director James Fisher and Sons plc ('James Fisher' or FSJ.L), the leading marine servicecompany, announce the appointment of Arthur Todd as Fleet Director based inBarrow-in-Furness. Mr Todd joins from Brookes Bell Jarrett Kirman, one of the world's leadingmarine experts, surveyors and consultants. Mr Todd, a Chartered Engineer,started his career with 14 years at sea on a wide range of vessels. Afterjoining Brookes Bell in 1983 he became a partner in 1986 and was appointedmanaging partner in 2001, a post he held for over 6 years of sustained growth.He has extensive experience of ships operations and has been the lead expert onmany high profile projects, including recently the wreck removal operation ofMSC Napoli. Tim Harris, Executive Chairman, said: "We are delighted to welcome Arthur to our team and look forward to benefitingfrom his great knowledge and experience of the marine industry. I am sure thathe will further drive forward our centre of excellence in ship management andmarine services." Arthur Todd said: "I am delighted and excited to be joining the James Fisher team and I lookforward to participating in, and contributing to, the continued development ofthe company as a major UK based ship owner and operator and a leading providerof marine services". Contact James Fisher and Sons plc Tim Harris Chairman 020 7614 9508 Nick Henry CEOFinancial Dynamics Richard Mountain Director 020 7269 7121 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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