Accsys Tech Regulatory News (AXS)

17 Aug 2007 07:00

Accsys Technologies PLC17 August 2007 17th August 2007 AIM: AXS Accsys announces the appointment of Lord Sanderson of Bowden to the Board of Directors Accsys Technologies PLC ("Accsys" or "the Company") announces that it hasappointed The Rt. Hon. Lord Sanderson of Bowden, Kb., D.L., to its board.Russell Sanderson, aged 74, is to join the board as a Non-Executive Director. Lord Sanderson has significant commercial, corporate and government experience.He retired as Chairman of Clydesdale Bank PLC in June 2004 having served as itsChairman for six years and as a board member for twelve years. Until recently,he was also a member of the boards of Yorkshire Bank PLC and National AustraliaBank (Europe). He served for 10 years as Chairman of Scottish MortgageInvestment Trust and was a member of the boards of Morrison Construction, UnitedAuctions and Shires Investment Trust. Lord Sanderson served as Minister of Stateat the Scottish Office from 1987 to 1990 and as Chairman of The ScottishConservative Party from 1990 to 1993. Lord Sanderson started his business careerin the Wool Industry and was a Director of both Johnston of Elgin andIllingworth Morris PLC. He is currently Chairman of The Hawick Cashmere Co., anda Director of Develica Deutschland PLC and Develica I LLP. Lord Sanderson hasreceived Honorary Degrees from both Glasgow University and Napier University. Willy Paterson-Brown, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, of Accsys commented,"It is an honour to welcome Lord Sanderson to the Board of Directors of Accsys.He has a wealth of experience across a diverse range of industries andbusinesses and will add significant value to the Company. I look forward toworking closely with him as Accsys enters such an important period of growth andexpansion and welcome the type of advice a government minister from the Thatcheryears can bring". Lord Sanderson will Chair the Remuneration Committee and join the AuditCommittee of the Company. In accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, the Companyprovides the following information in respect of the appointment of CharlesRussell Sanderson to the Board of the Company as Non-Executive Director. Lord Sanderson is currently a director of: Hawick Cashmere CompanyDevelica Deutschland PLCDevelica I LLP In the past five years, Lord Sanderson has also been, but no longer is, adirector of: Clydesdale Bank PLCScottish Mortgage and Trust PLCYorkshire Bank PLCNational Australia Bank (Europe) No other information is required to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 17 andSchedule 2g of the AIM Rules. For further information, please contact: Accsys Technologies PLC William Paterson-Brown, +44 (0) 20 8144 2510 Chairman & Chief Executive Collins Stewart Europe Limited Tim Mickley / Michael O'Brien +44 (0) 20 7523 8000Parkgreen Communications Justine Howarth +44 (0) 20 7851 7480 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange