10th Mar 2008 10:56
Filtrona plc10 March 2008 Appointment of Finance Director Filtrona plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Crummett to theposition of Finance Director with effect from 19 March 2008. Steve is aChartered Accountant, having trained with Arthur Andersen after graduating fromOxford University. Prior to joining Filtrona as Director of CorporateDevelopment in May 2007, he held various senior finance positions with Exel plc,McKechnie Ltd and Logica plc. Further to the announcement on 4 December 2007, Filtrona plc today confirms thatSteve Dryden will resign from the Board of Directors of the Company on 19 March2008 and his employment will terminate with effect from 31 March 2008. Commenting on the appointment, Filtrona Chief Executive Mark Harper said, "Sincejoining Filtrona, Steve Crummett has had a key role in the development of theCompany's acquisition initiatives and corporate strategy. He combinesconsiderable international corporate development experience with a strongfinancial background and he will contribute significantly to the Board and tothe ongoing growth and development of Filtrona." In accordance with the Listing Rules 9.6.13 (1) Steve Crummett has advised thathe has been appointed a director of the following companies • Isotrak Limited - (resigned 31 July 2006) • Unique Logistics International Limited - (resigned 23 March 2006) • Unique Logistics Holdings Limited - (resigned 23 March 2006) - (Hong Kong Registered) Steve Crummett confirms that there are no other details to be disclosed underListing Rule 9.6.13 (2) to (6) As at the date of this announcement Steve Crummett has the following interestsin the ordinary shares of Filtrona plc. • Approved options under Part A of the Filtrona plc Long Term Incentive Plan - 12,552 • Unapproved options under Part A of the Filtrona plc Long Term Incentive Plan - 60,669 • Deferred Annual Share Bonus Plan - 29,191 Enquiries: Filtrona plc Tel: 01908 359 100Mark Harper, Chief Executive Finsbury Tel: 020 7251 3801James LevitonGordon Simpson This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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