17th May 2007 07:01
Avon Rubber PLC17 May 2007 Thursday 17 May 2007 Avon Rubber p.l.c. DAVID EVANS APPOINTED AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Avon Rubber p.l.c. is pleased to announce the appointment of David Evans as aNon-Executive Director with effect from 1 June 2007. David, an Electrical Engineer, spent several years in the Navy before movinginto the commercial business world. He spent 17 years with GEC-Marconi where heheld a number of senior appointments before joining Chemring Group plc in 1987. David is now a Non-Executive Director of Chemring Group plc, having previouslybeen their Chief Executive during 6 years of significant growth. He is also aNon-Executive Director of Whatman PLC. David is a Companion of the CharteredInstitute of Management and has been a member of the Executive Committee of theDefence Manufacturers' Association for the last 9 years. Commenting upon the appointment, Chairman, Sir Richard Needham said: "David brings a wealth of experience from the defence and related industries andof leading a company through a period of substantial growth. I believe hisbackground and experience will be a great benefit to Avon's growth prospects." In accordance with paragraph 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules it isconfirmed that there are no additional details to be disclosed in relation toDavid Evans. -- ENDS -- For further enquiries please contact: Avon Rubber p.l.c.Terry Stead, Chief ExecutivePeter Slabbert, Group Finance Director 01225 896831 Weber Shandwick FinancialRichard HewsRachel TaylorHannah Marwood 020 7067 0700 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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