30th Oct 2008 12:14
Rexam appoints new non executive director
Rexam, the global consumer packaging company, announces that John Langston, Finance Director of Smiths Group plc, is to join the Rexam Board as a non executive director on 30 October, 2008. He will take on the role of chairman of the Audit Committee after the AGM in May 2009 when Mike Buzzacott, its current chairman, stands down after what will be nine years on the Rexam Board.
Peter Ellwood, the Chairman of Rexam, said: "We are delighted to welcome John to the Board and I am certain that, given his commercial and financial experience, he will make an excellent contribution, both as a non executive director and as chairman of the Audit Committee."
John Langston is not a director of any other public company other than Smiths Group plc and there are no further details to be disclosed under paragraph 9.6.13 (2) to (6) of the Listing Rules.
30 October 2008
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Rexam is the No 2 global consumer packaging company. It is the leading global beverage can maker, and a major global player in rigid plastic packaging. Our vision is to be the leading global consumer packaging company. We are business partners to some of the world's most famous and successful consumer brands as well as young, entrepreneurial start-ups. We offer a broad range of packaging services and solutions for different industries, using different materials and technologies. Three things characterise us - leadership in our industry, our commitment to innovation and our passion to deliver exceptional value. Rexam's sales from ongoing operations are in the region of £4 billion. We employ some 22,300 people in more than 20 countries and are a member of the FTSE 100. Rexam's ordinary shares are listed with the UK Listing Authority and trade on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol REX. For further information, visit Rexam's website at www.rexam.com
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