26th Mar 2007 11:56
Filtrona plc26 March 2007 FILTRONA PLC Appointment of Non-Executive Director Filtrona plc ("Filtrona") today announces the appointment of Lars Emilson, whorecently retired as Chief Executive of Rexam plc, to its Board as aNon-executive Director with effect from 1 May 2007. In accordance with Listing Rules 9.6.13 (1) Lars Emilson has advised that he hasbeen appointed a director of the following company:- Rexam plc (resigned 1 February 2007). Lars Emilson confirms that there are no other details to be disclosed underListing Rule 9.6.13 (2) to (6). As at the date of this announcement Lars Emilson does not have any interest inordinary shares in Filtrona plc. Jeff Harris, Chairman of Filtrona, commented "I am delighted that Lars hasagreed to join the Filtrona Board. His extensive experience of organic andacquisition-based growth in an international, high volume manufacturingenvironment is highly relevant to Filtrona and I am sure Lars will make anexcellent contribution to the Company's future progress." Name of contact and telephone number for queries: Filtrona plc 01908 359 100 Mark Harper, Chief Executive Steve Dryden, Finance Director Name and signature of authorised company official responsible for making thisnotification: Jon Green, Company Secretary Date of Notification: 26 March 2007 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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