2nd Apr 2009 10:54
ELECTROCOMPONENTS PLC ("the Company")
A N N O U N C E M E N T
Directorate Change
Electrocomponents plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Auer as a Non-Executive Director. Adrian will join the Board on 1 July 2009.
Adrian is Chairman of both Shanks Group Plc, a leading provider of sustainable waste management solutions, and Readymix Plc. He is also a Non-Executive Director of Filtrona Plc. Chairman Helmut Mamsch commented that, "Adrian is an experienced non-executive with a strong international background across a number of different industry sectors. His experience will be of great benefit to the Board".
Tim Barker and Dr Leslie Atkinson will be retiring as Non-Executive Directors at the next Annual General Meeting after 9 years on the Board. "We express our gratitude to both Tim and Les for their significant contributions over the years and wish them well for the future", said Helmut. With effect from their retirement, Rupert Soames has been appointed Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and the Senior Independent Director and Paul Hollingworth has been appointed Chairman of the Audit Committee.
IAN HASLEGRAVE
Company Secretary
2 April 2009
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