31st Aug 2006 13:45
Bespak PLC31 August 2006 Bespak plc Directorate Change Bespak plc (LSE:BPK), a leader in speciality medical devices, is pleased toannounce the appointment of George Kennedy, to the Board as a non-executivedirector. George will also become a member of the audit committee. George, 66, is currently Chairman of E2v plc, Deputy Chairman of Vernalis plc,senior Independent Director of Isotron plc, deputy Chairman of Spacelabs plc andChairman of Eschmann Limited. He is a former Chairman of Smiths Industries Medical Group and past Chair of theABHI. He is currently President of the ABHI. He was awarded the CBE in 1997 forservices to Exports and to the Healthcare Industry. In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.15, it is confirmed that there are nodetails to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13. Bespak also announces today the resignation of Jack Cashman and George Meredithas non-executive directors with effect from the close of the Company's AnnualGeneral Meeting to be held on 28th September. John Robinson, Bespak's Chairman commented, "I am delighted to welcome GeorgeKennedy to the Board. His considerable experience of the healthcare industrywill be of great benefit to Bespak. I would also like to thank Jack Cashman andGeorge Meredith, who resign due to their other commitments, for their invaluablecontributions to the Board over a number of years." For further information please contact: BespakMark Throdahl, Chief Executive Tel: +44 (0)1908 552600 MaitlandBrian Hudspith or Liz Morley Tel: +44 (0)20 7379 5151 About Bespak plc Bespak, a leader in devices for inhaled drug delivery and anaesthesia, developsdelivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry and disposable airwaymanagement products for critical care settings. Bespak's product range includesmetered dose and dry powder inhalers, actuators, inflation valves, breathingcircuits, disposable face masks and laryngeal tubes. The group, which hasfacilities in King's Lynn and Milton Keynes in the UK and Indianapolis, Indianaand Kent, Ohio, in the US, in quoted on the Official List of the London StockExchange (LSE: BPK). For more information, please visit www.bespak.com. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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