7th Mar 2005 07:02
IMI PLC07 March 2005 7 March 2005 IMI plc appoints further new non-executive director IMI plc, the major international engineering group, today announces theappointment of Kevin Beeston as a non-executive director with effect from 8March 2005. Kevin Beeston, 42, is Executive Chairman of Serco Group plc, aposition he has held since 2002. Commenting on this appointment Jim Leng, Chairman of IMI, said "The appointmentof Mr Beeston strengthens the independent non-executive presence on the Board ofIMI, where his extensive business experience will be of great value. He will bejoining the Audit, Nominations and Remuneration Committees (he will take thechair of the latter from 4th April). As we announced in November 2004, I willnot be seeking re-election at the forthcoming annual general meeting. Work onappointing my successor has advanced and we anticipate being able to make afurther announcement by the time of the annual general meeting in May." Information about IMI plc can be found on the website: www.imiplc.com For further information contact:IMI plcGraham Truscott, Communications Director Tel: 0121 717 3712 Weber Shandwick Square MileNick Oborne Tel: 020 7067 0700 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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