17 Jul 2013 07:00
17 July 2013
e2v technologies plc
("e2v" or "the Company")
Board of Directors changes
The Company today announces that its Chief Executive, Keith Attwood, will be stepping down from his position of CEO and Executive Director of the Board with effect from 30 August 2013. After 15 years as CEO, Keith wishes to pursue other interests and he believes that the time is right in the evolution of e2v's business to enable him to take that step now. The Company has commenced the process of recruiting his successor and Keith will provide transitional support to ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place to provide for a smooth transition. Neil Johnson, e2v's Chairman, will assume additional responsibilities.
The Company further announces that Alison Wood will be appointed as a Non-Executive Director and as the Senior Independent Director of the Company with effect from the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting ("AGM") today. Alison brings with her a wealth of experience in corporate strategy and strategic business development across the UK and US. Alison is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director of Cobham plc (2011-current) and has previously held Non-Executive Directorships at BTG plc (2004-2008) and THUS plc (2007-2008). Alison was also Global Director Corporate Development & Strategy for National Grid plc (2008-2013) and prior to this she was Group Strategic Development Director for BAE Systems plc (1991-2008). There are no further disclosures required by LR 9.6.13.
As already announced on 12 June 2013, Anthony Reading will step down as a Non-Executive Director of the Company, Senior Independent Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee following the conclusion of today's AGM. The Company would again like to thank Tony for his contribution to e2v.
The Company is pleased to announce that Krishnamurthy Rajagopal will be appointed as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee of the Board with effect from the conclusion of today's AGM.
Neil Johnson commented: "On behalf of the Board and the entire company, I should like to thank Keith for the energy, dedication and enthusiasm he has brought to the business over many years. As e2v enters a new phase of development, we shall be building on the foundations laid during his time as CEO. e2v is a business with huge potential. We have outstanding, world leading technologies in medical, aerospace, defence and industrial sectors, and it is our mission to partner ever more closely with our customers to maintain and develop our global reach and influence through technical excellence and performance. I look forward to working with the e2v leadership team to achieve these goals and the Company is grateful to Keith for his commitment during the transition from his leadership."
Further enquiries:
e2v technologies plc | Tel: +44 (0)1245 493 493 |
Neil Johnson, Chairman | |
Website: www.e2v.com | |
Pelham Bell Pottinger | Tel: +44 (0)20 7861 2840 |
Elly Williamson Charles Goodwin |
About e2v
e2v is a leading global provider of specialist technology for high performance systems and equipment; delivering solutions, sub-systems and components for specialist applications within medical & science, aerospace & defence, and commercial & industrial markets.
e2v has its headquarters in the UK, employs approximately 1500 people, has design and production facilities across Europe and North America, and has a global network of sales and technical support offices. For the year ended 31 March 2013, e2v reported sales of GBP196.8m and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
For more information visit e2v.com