Former Airbus CEO appointed now too10 Oct 2016 12:25
Aurum Mining plc (AIM: AUR), the Spanish focused gold and tungsten explorer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Simon Southwell OBE as Non-executive Director with immediate effect.
Mr Southwell, aged 56, has over 35 years' experience of working in the Aerospace & Defence industry, including roles as Chief Executive of Airbus UK and Airtanker Ltd, as well as senior positions at BAE Systems, which included running their operations in Australasia and establishing the company's asset management organisation. Mr Southwell is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and has been appointed as a UK Business Ambassador.
David Williams, Chairman, commented: "It is great that we have been able to attract Robin onto our board. His broad range of skills and contact base, both nationally and internationally will compliment those of Mo Stevens, who joined our board last week. I have promised our shareholders that we will be looking for a transformational deal and having access to the contact base these gentlemen have, will make my task that much easier."