LONDON (Alliance News) - Weir Group PLC said Friday it has appointed Engelbert Haan to the board as a non-executive director, effective from February 18.
Haan, who is based in the Netherlands and currently runs his own advisory firm, has "extensive" global executive experience in multi-national companies including Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Sasol Ltd, and Maersk.
"In addition to his extensive oil and gas experience Ebbie has also held leadership positions in Europe, North America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, all areas where Weir has significant operations. I am certain he will make a significant contribution to the group in the coming years," Chair Charles Berry said.
Shares in the engineering company were up 2.2% at 1,444.00 pence each on Friday.