16th Apr 2007 09:00
Johnson Matthey PLC16 April 2007 For release at 9.00 am Monday 16th April 2007 Johnson Matthey Appoints New Non-Executive Director Johnson Matthey Plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Roney as anon-executive director of the company with effect from 1st June 2007. Michael Roney, aged 52, is currently Chief Executive of Bunzl plc. Mr Roneyjoined the board of Bunzl plc in 2003 as a non-executive director and wasappointed Chief Executive in 2005. Prior to joining Bunzl plc, Mr Roney had anextensive career at the Goodyear Tire And Rubber Co holding a number of seniorgeneral management positions with responsibilities in Latin America and thenAsia before moving to Europe to become President of their Eastern Europe, MiddleEast and Africa region and subsequently Chief Executive Officer of GoodyearDunlop Tires Europe BV. There are no other disclosures required in respect of Michael Roney pursuant toRule 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules of the Financial Services Authority. Commenting on the appointment, Sir John Banham, Chairman of Johnson Matthey,said: "I am delighted to welcome Michael Roney to the board of Johnson Matthey.Michael has many years of experience of international business and I lookforward to his contribution to the work of the board." Enquiries: Ian Godwin Director, IR and Corporate Communications 020 7269 8410 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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