30th May 2013 14:12
AVEVA GROUP PLC
("AVEVA" or "the Company")
Directorship Changes
AVEVA Group plc, one of the world's leading providers of engineering data and design IT systems, is pleased to announce that Jennifer Allerton is to be appointed to the Board as a non-executive director with effect from 9 July 2013.
Jennifer has more than 38 years IT experience, gaining extensive knowledge of working globally particularly in emerging markets. Most recently she was Chief Information Officer at F. Hoffmann-La Roche (2002 - 2012) with responsibility for IT strategy and operations for the Pharma division and all Group IT operations.
AVEVA also announces that Herve Couturier has indicated that he will not seek re-election at the Annual General Meeting on 9 July 2013 and will step down as Non-Executive Director of the Company from that date.
Chairman of AVEVA, Phil Aiken, said:
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Herve for his contribution to the Company over the past three years and we wish him well for the future.
At the same time, I am delighted to welcome Jennifer Allerton to the Board as a non-executive director. Jennifer has a wealth of international experience and will bring additional technology expertise to AVEVA, adding further breadth and depth to the skills of the Board."
There are no matters to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13.
For further information, please contact:
Richard Longdon, Chief Executive Tel: +44 (0)1223 556655
James Kidd, Chief Financial Officer
Derek Brown, Head of Investor Relations
Hudson Sandler Tel: +44 (0)20 7796 4133
Andrew Hayes /Wendy Baker /Alex Brennan
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