3rd Jul 2006 12:27
Victrex PLC03 July 2006 3rd July 2006 Victrex plc BOARD APPOINTMENT The Board of Victrex plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Giles Kerr BAACA as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 1 August 2006. Mr Kerr, aged 46, is currently the Finance Director of Oxford University and aFellow of Keble College, Oxford. He was formerly with Amersham plc in a numberof senior management positions, most recently as Group Finance Director and waspreviously a partner in Arthur Andersen. Peter Warry, Chairman, said: "I am very much looking forward to welcoming Giles to the Board. His breadth ofexperience, especially as Group Finance Director for Amersham plc, willcontribute significantly to Board debate." No further information in relation to Mr Kerr is required to be disclosedpursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R. As at 3 July 2006, Mr Kerr had no beneficial interest in the share capital ofthe Company. Enquiries Victrex plcPeter Warry, Chairman 01253 897700 Hogarth Partnership LimitedNick Denton / Barnaby Fry 0207 357 9477 Victrex plc is an innovative, world leader in high performance materials throughthe manufacture of VICTREX(R) PEEK(TM) polymer, a high performance, easy toprocess thermoplastic. VICTREX PEEK has a unique combination of chemical, wear, electrical, hydrolysisand temperature resistance, as well as excellent dimensional, mechanical andchemical stability combined with inherent purity and low flammability End users specify VICTREX PEEK to reduce systems costs, improve partperformance, exploit greater design freedom and create a differentiatedapplication. VICTREX PEEK is used across a broad range of applications indiverse markets including transport, industrial, electronics and medical.Invibio(R), Victrex's biomaterials business, provides specialised solutions formedical device manufacturers. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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