17th Oct 2013 07:00
17 October 2013
KBC Advanced Technologies plc
("KBC" or "the Group")
Board changes
KBC announces that Mike Kirk, who has served as a non-executive director of KBC for nine years, intends to retire from the board as of 31 December 2013. In preparation for this retirement, the Board has appointed Paul Taylor as Chairman of the Audit Committee. At the same time, Paul also takes over as the Senior Independent Director and has agreed to become Deputy Chairman, a new role created to support the Executive Chairman, Ian Godden.
As previously announced, the Group continues to search for a new non-executive director to replace Mike and to enhance the Board's experience in international oil and gas operations. The Board hopes to be in a position to announce an appointment in early 2014.
Mike has been a great asset to the Board during his tenure, being a strong and steady advisor to the Company through periods of significant change and growth and a major contributor as Chairman of the Audit Committee and previously Chairman of the Remuneration Committee.
Executive Chairman, Ian Godden, commented:
"It has been a great pleasure to work with Mike since I joined the Board in 2008. His passion and enthusiasm for KBC has been a constant theme during his tenure and he has devoted substantial time and energy to the Company and its employees over the years. I would like to thank him on behalf of both the Board and the Company as a whole for his dedication and contribution to KBC and wish him the very best for the future.
I am grateful to Paul for stepping up to the new role of Deputy Chairman and taking over the role of Chairman of the Audit Committee and look forward to his contribution to KBC in the future."
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For further information, please contact:
KBC Advanced Technologies plc | |
Ian Godden, Executive Chairman | +44 (0)1932 236335 |
Caroline Brown, Chief Financial Officer | +44 (0)1932 236335 |
Cenkos Securities plc | |
Bobbie Hilliam/Callum Davidson | +44 (0)20 7397 8900 |
Weber Shandwick Financial | |
Nick Oborne/Stephanie Badjonat | +44 (0)20 7067 0700 |
Notes to Editors
KBC is a leading consultancy and software provider to the hydrocarbon processing industry. With over 30 years of experience, operating out of 16 global locations, KBC combines industry-leading technology with experienced engineers and operations personnel using robust methodologies to create personalized, sustainable solutions for its clients. For more information, visit www.kbcat.com.
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