1st Feb 2005 11:00
Devro PLC01 February 2005 1st February 2005 Appointment of Paul Neep as Non-Executive Director Retirement from Board of Patrick Mocatta Devro plc, the world's leading producer of collagen products for the foodindustry, today announces the appointment of Paul Neep as a Non ExecutiveDirector. The appointment takes effect immediately. At the Annual General Meeting on May 5 2005, Patrick Mocatta will retire fromthe Board as a Non-Executive Director. Mr Neep will succeed Mr Mocatta asChairman of the Executive Directors' Remuneration Committee. Commenting on today's announcement, Pat Barrett, Chairman, said:"I am delighted that Paul Neep has agreed to join the Board of Devro. He bringsconsiderable relevant experience in the management of public companies with astrong marketing orientation, and we look forward to his contribution to ourfuture development. "On behalf of the Board I would also like to thank Patrick Mocatta for hissignificant contribution to our company during his time on the Board. He hasbeen a Director for almost nine years and his wise and calm counsel has alwaysbeen greatly valued by us." There are no details that are required to be disclosed under paragraphs 6.F.2(b) to (g) of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority Enquiries: Graeme Alexander Chief Executive 01236 879191John Neilson Finance Director Jon Coles/Mark Antelme Brunswick 020 7404 5959 Notes to editors: Mr Neep has been Chief Executive of Glenmorangie plc since 2000. Prior to hisappointment as Chief Executive he was Managing Director and before thatMarketing Director. Between 1990-1997 he worked at Forte Plc / Granada Plc wherehe served as Marketing Director, Hotel Division, Granada Plc. During his careerhe has also held senior positions at United Distillers Plc / Guiness Plc andSterling Drug Inc. Mr Neep began his career as a Management Trainee with BowaterScott in 1974. He is married with two children. Devro (www.devro.plc.uk) is the world's leading manufacturer of collagenproducts for the food industry. In addition, the company manufactures a range ofplastic casings, supplies customers in the food industry with a range ofdistributed products and also supplies pure collagen raw materials for use inthe healthcare industry. With manufacturing facilities in three continents and2003 revenue in excess of £145m; Devro products are sold worldwide. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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