18 Jun 2009 15:42
18 June, 2009
e2v technologies plc
Board Change
e2v technologies plc, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-technology electronic components and sub-systems to the aerospace & defence, medical & science, and commercial & industrial sectors, announces today that its Chairman George M Kennedy CBE has indicated his intention to retire from the Board.
The search for a replacement is now underway and when a suitable candidate is appointed, Mr Kennedy will retire from the Board.
Mr Kennedy commented:
"With a new Finance Director in place and approaching my 69th birthday, an appropriate juncture has arisen for me to announce my planned retirement which allows the Board the time and opportunity to complete a recruitment process to appoint a suitable replacement over the coming months."
Further enquiries:
| e2v technologies plc | ||
| Keith Attwood, Chief Executive Charles Hindson, Group Finance Director | Tel: 01245 493 493 | |
| Website: www.e2v.com | ||
| Financial Dynamics | ||
| Jon Simmons / Susanne Yule | Tel: 020 7269 7291 |
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 2009, e2v achieved sales of £233m 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 1700 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