26th Sep 2007 07:03
Smiths Group PLC26 September 2007 Smiths Group appoints Philip Bowman as Chief Executivefrom 10 December 2007 Smiths Group plc announces that Philip Bowman is appointed Chief Executive witheffect from 10 December 2007. He will join the Board on that date. KeithButler-Wheelhouse, who has been Chief Executive since November 1996, will retireon that date. Donald Brydon, Chairman, Smiths Group, said: "I am delighted that Smiths hasattracted such an able Chief Executive as Philip Bowman. Philip has previouslyled two FTSE100 companies and it is clear that he has the vision to take Smithsto the next phase in its development. After a full search, the Board concludedthat Philip is the best possible candidate to build and grow the Group for thefuture. "Keith Butler-Wheelhouse continues as Chief Executive until December, by whichtime he will have served Smiths in that role for 11 years. In that time he haspresided over a transformation of the business to one that has world leadingmarket positions and excellent prospects. For this he has my, and the Board's,gratitude." Philip Bowman said: "I look forward enormously to joining a great BritishMultinational company and leading a team that has an enviable reputation fortransforming cutting edge research into world leading products. I relish thechallenge to build on this capability and deliver the next stage of thecompany's development in the growing global markets that it serves." ENDS About Smiths Group Smiths is a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange. Aworld leader in the practical application of advanced technologies, Smiths Groupdelivers products and services for the threat & contraband detection, medicaldevices, energy and communications markets worldwide. Our products and servicesmake the world safer, healthier and more productive. Smiths Group employs morethan 20,000 people in over 50 countries. For more information visitwww.smiths.com Investor Relations MediaRussell Plumley Chris Fox+44 (0)20 8457 8203 +44 (0)20 8457 8403 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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