15th Jan 2007 10:00
IMI PLC15 January 2007 15 January 2007 IMI plc IMI announces appointment of new Executive Director IMI plc, the major international engineering group, today announces theappointment of Roy Twite as an Executive Director with responsibility for itsRetail Dispense businesses with effect from 1 February 2007. Mr Twite, aged 39, joined IMI in 1988 as an engineering graduate. He has held anumber of senior operational positions, including that of Managing DirectorNorgren UK, before becoming President of IMI's Indoor Climate business, based inSweden, in 2004. He succeeds Wayne Whitney, who has decided to retire as adirector at the end of January 2007, aged 57, after nearly 20 years with IMI. Norman Askew, IMI's Chairman, commented: "We are confident that Roy will build on his excellent track record within IMIas he joins the Board and takes over the leadership of our Retail Dispensebusinesses. We accept Wayne's decision to retire, extend our thanks to him forhis strong contribution over many years, and wish him well in his retirement." IMI reports its preliminary results for 2006 on 5 March 2007. These results,across all of our business platforms, are expected to be in line with thetrading update given in mid-December 2006. There are no further matters to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13. - Ends - For further information contact:IMI plcGraham Truscott, Communications Director Tel: 0121 717 3712 Weber Shandwick Square MileNick Oborne / Stephanie Badjonat Tel: 020 7067 0700 Note to editors: IMI is a dynamic, worldwide company delivering innovative engineering solutionsto leading global customers in clearly defined niche markets. Its fivebusinesses share a common goal - to convert their industry knowledge and marketinsight into customised, design-engineered solutions which create customeradvantage and value. These include severe service valves, motion and fluidcontrol systems, indoor climate controls, beverage dispense systems, andmerchandising display systems for retail operations. Close customer relationships, strong positions in growing markets and cleardifferentiation through technological innovation or service are the definingcharacteristics of all IMI businesses. IMI is quoted on the London Stock Exchange. Information about IMI plc can befound on the website: www.imiplc.com. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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