Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Smart Metering Systems plc

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Smart Metering Systems plc (AIM: SMS, "SMS", "the Company") has appointed Ruth Leak as Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

Ruth is an information technology specialist who previously held several senior positions at Royal Mail over a 10-year period including CIO Letters and Network, Technology Director Royal Mail Parcels and Head of Strategic Projects.

Prior to Royal Mail, she worked for a number of organisations in technology, consulting and operational roles including Kurt Salmon, Ocado, Debenhams, Coopers and Lybrand, and Proctor and Gamble.

Ruth will take over the Chair of the the Information Technology Committee of the Board, with a remit to review and provide strategic guidance on the continuing development of the SMS' technology programmes.

Willie MacDiarmid, Chairman, commented:

"Ruth brings considerable information technology and commercial experience and expertise. She will be a valuable addition to the Board, providing support and oversight over the technology aspects of our business - a key focus for us."

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