Director Declaration

28 November 2018

Victrex plc - Director Declaration

Victrex plc, an innovative world leader in high performance polymer solutions, has been notified that Janet Ashdown, a Non-Executive Director of the Company and Chair of the Remuneration Committee, has accepted a nomination to be a Non-Executive Director to the Board of RHI Magnesita N.V. (LSE:RHIM), a FTSE 250 listed global leading supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions. 

Janet's responsibilities at Victrex remain unchanged. Her career includes working for BP plc for over 30 years, holding a number of international positions. Until the end of 2012, Janet was Chief Executive Officer of Harvest Energy Ltd. Her other Board roles include the UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, SIG plc and Marshalls plc, where she is Senior Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee.

This announcement is made pursuant to paragraph 9.6.14 R of the Listing Rules.

Enquiries:

Victrex plc:

Andrew Hanson, Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications

+44 (0) 1253 898121 

About Victrex:

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high performance polymer solutions, focused on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy (including manufacturing & engineering), electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications which contain our materials - from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to oil and gas operations and medical devices. With over 40 years' experience, we develop world leading solutions in PEEK and PAEK based polymers, semi-finished and finished parts which shape future performance for our customers and our markets, and drive value for our shareholders. Find out more at www.victrexplc.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @victrexir

LEI number: 213800UYNPHAUNHPXL67