13th May 2010 07:00
AMEC plc
13 May 2010
AMEC announces new board director
AMEC plc, the international engineering and project management company, today announces that Neil Carson will join the board as a non-executive director on 31 August 2010.
Neil has been Chief Executive of Johnson Matthey Plc, the FTSE100 speciality chemical company, since 2004. He joined the company in 1980 after completing an engineering degree, and has held a number of senior management positions in both the UK and the US. In his time as Chief Executive, he has refocused the company on environmental technology and invested in process efficiencies, achieving economies of scale from a balanced portfolio.
AMEC Chairman, Jock Green-Armytage said: "We are delighted with the appointment of Neil to the AMEC plc board. His experience in managing a world class, complex, international company will be invaluable to AMEC as we focus on growth and delivery of our Vision 2015."
Compliance Note: Except as stated above, no further information is required to be disclosed pursuant to Section 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules
Enquiries to:
|
AMEC plc: |
+ 44 (0)20 7539 5800 |
|
Samir Brikho, Chief Executive |
|
|
Ian McHoul, Chief Financial Officer |
|
|
Sue Scholes, Director of Communications |
|
|
Nicola-Jane Brooks, Investor Relations |
|
|
|
|
|
Media: |
|
|
Brunswick Group LLP - Mike Harrison |
+ 44 (0)20 7404 5959 |
|
Giles Croot |
|
Notes to editors:
Neil Carson
Neil Carson has an engineering degree from Coventry University, UK. He is a
member of the Advisory Board for the Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership and was formerly a non-executive director of Avon Rubber PLC.
Career History
|
1980 to date |
Johnson Matthey plc |
|
|
|
2004 to date |
Chief Executive Officer |
|
|
2002 - 2004 |
Executive Director, Catalysts and Precious Metals |
|
|
1998 - 2002 |
Divisional Director Catalysts Division, Catalytic Systems, Chemicals / Refining and Fuel Cells Appointed to board in August 1999 |
|
|
1997 - 1998 |
Divisional Director, Catalytic Systems Appointed to Chief Executive's Committee |
|
|
1980 - 1997 |
Other roles in UK and USA |
AMEC plc
AMEC (LSE: AMEC) is a focused supplier of high-value consultancy, engineering and project management services to the world's natural resources, nuclear, clean energy, water and environmental sectors. With annual revenues of over £2.5 billion, AMEC designs, delivers and maintains strategic and complex assets for its customers. The company employs some 22,000 people in around 40 countries worldwide. See amec.com.
Related Shares:
AMFW.L