25th May 2006 10:23
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 25 MAY 2006 CHEMRING GROUP PLC BOARD APPOINTMENT Chemring Group PLC is delighted to announce the appointment of the Rt Hon LordFreeman as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 26 May 2006.Roger Freeman, aged 63, has extensive knowledge and understanding of bothbusiness and Government affairs. He is currently a Consultant (formerlyPartner) to PricewaterhouseCoopers and Chairman of their Corporate FinanceAdvisory Board, and Chairman of Thales UK plc. He is also on the main Board ofThales S.A., France. He is Chairman of Cambridge University Board for theirTechnology Transfer Office. He was a Partner with Lehman Brothers InvestmentBankers between 1969 and 1985.Appointed to the House of Lords in 1997, he was a Member of Parliament from1983 to 1997. During this time he was a Minister from 1986 in the Ministry ofDefence, Department of Health, Ministry of Transport and Chancellor of theDuchy of Lancaster in the Cabinet. He was made a Privy Counsellor in 1993.Ken Scobie, Chairman of Chemring, made the following statement: "We aredelighted that Chemring has been able to attract someone of Roger's calibre andreputation. His substantial experience within business, Government and thedefence industry will be an invaluable asset to the Board in the delivery ofits future strategy for the Group. I very much look forward to working withhim."There are no further details in relation to the Rt Hon Lord Freeman whichrequire disclosure pursuant to paragraph 6.F.2 (b) to (g) of the Listing Rulesof the Financial Services Authority.For further information:Ken Scobie Chairman, Chemring Group PLC 01489 881880Dr David Price Chief Executive, Chemring Group PLC 01489 881880Rupert Pittman Cardew Group 020 7930 0777 ENDCHEMRING GROUP PLCRelated Shares:
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