5 May 2009 07:00
5 May, 2009
e2v technologies plc
Appointment of Group Finance Director
e2v technologies plc ("e2V"), the developer and manufacturer of specialised components and sub-systems, announces the appointment of Charles Hindson as Group Finance Director with immediate effect.
Charles's last role was Chief Executive and prior to that, Group Finance Director of Filtronic plc, the UK listed specialist electronics manufacturing group. Charles left Filtronic last year, having led the turnaround of the business and the sale of the US and UK Defence businesses and Semiconductor foundry.
Prior to that, he was Finance Director at Eutelstat S.A. and held various positions at BT Group, British Gas, Price Waterhouse and 3i Group.
In February 2009, e2v announced that Mike Hannant would step down as Group Finance Director on the appointment of a successor. For a transition period, Mike will stay as a Director of e2v to effect an orderly handover.
George Kennedy CBE, Chairman of e2v, commented:
"We are delighted to welcome Charles to e2v. His extensive experience will strengthen the management team as e2v enters the next stage of its development.
The Board would like to thank Mike Hannant for his loyalty and contribution to the development of e2v, most notably since its flotation on the London Stock Exchange."
There are no other details to be disclosed according to paragraph 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the UK Listing Rules.
- Ends -
For further information:
| e2v technologies plc | Tel: +44 (0)1245 493493 |
| Keith Attwood | |
| www.e2v.com | |
| Financial Dynamics | Tel: +44 (0)20 7831 3113 |
| Jon Simmons/Susanne Yule |
NOTES FOR EDITORS
e2v
e2v's objective is to be a global leader in the design and supply of specialised components and sub-systems that enable the world's leading systems companies to deliver innovative solutions for medical and science, aerospace and defence, and commercial and industrial markets.
e2v has 4 major product groups:
High performance electron devices and subsystems for applications including defence electronic countermeasures, radiotherapy cancer treatment, and radar systems
Advanced Imaging sensors and cameras for applications including industrial process control, dental X-ray systems, space science and life sciences
Specialist semiconductors, including logic, memory and microprocessors for high reliability mission-critical programs in avionics, defence and telecommunications, sensor data acquisition, and high speed data conversion
A range of professional sensing products for applications including fire, rescue and security thermal imaging, X-ray spectroscopy, and military surveillance, targeting and guidance
For the year ended 31 March 2008, e2v achieved sales of £205m and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. In October 2008 e2v acquired QP semiconductor, a leading US-based designer and supplier of specialty semiconductor components used in military and aerospace applications, establishing e2v's first US manufacturing base.
The Company is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has approximately 1800 employees in six production facilities across Europe and North America. e2v also operates a global network of sales and technical support offices, supported by local distributors and resellers.
Further information is available from www.e2v.com