29th Jun 2006 14:30
Low & Bonar PLC29 June 2006 29 June 2006 LOW & BONAR PLC APPOINTMENT OF GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR Low & Bonar PLC ("Low & Bonar") is pleased to announce today the appointment ofKevin Higginson as Group Finance Director with effect from 5 September 2006. Kevin (46), a Chartered Accountant, was until 30th May 2006, Group FinanceDirector of The BSS Group PLC("BSS"), a leading distributor of heating, plumbingand pipeline equipment to the industrial and domestic construction andmaintenance markets. Kevin joined BSS in April 2001 and played a significant role in improving itsoperating performance and in strengthening its financial position. BSS is now amember of the FTSE 250 index. Prior to his role at BSS, Kevin held various senior positions, including GroupChief Executive and Group Finance Director, with Hazlewood Foods plc, aninternational food manufacturing business. He qualified as a CharteredAccountant at Price Waterhouse. Caroline Thomas, who was appointed as Interim Group Finance Director on 28February 2006 will continue in this role until Kevin's arrival. Commenting on the appointment, Low & Bonar's Chairman, Duncan Clegg said: "We are delighted to welcome someone of Kevin Higginson's calibre and experienceto join the Low & Bonar Board and believe that his skills and experience willmake a significant contribution to the continued growth and expansion of theGroup." Enquiries: Paul Forman, Group Chief Executive 020 7535 3191 Low & Bonar PLC Peter Hewer 020 7353 4200 Tulchan Communications Group Ltd This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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