Gooch & Housego Regulatory News (GHH)

29 Nov 2006 07:02

Gooch & Housego PLC29 November 2006 For Immediate Release 29 November 2006 Gooch & Housego PLC Appointment of new executive director Gooch & Housego PLC, the specialist manufacturer of optical components andsystems, today announces that Mr Terry Scribbins will be joining the board in anexecutive position with effect from today. Mr Scribbins, aged 53, is currently Director of Operations of Gooch & Housego UKLtd, the UK trading company. He originally joined the company in 1971 and roseto the position of Works Manager before leaving in 1985 to set up his ownbusiness. He re-joined Gooch & Housego in 2004 to lead a new management team,and has been instrumental in transforming the business. In addition to hisIlminster responsibilities, Terry is also playing a key role in thereorganisation of the group's optoelectronic component and materials operations,and will take responsibility for the newly integrated business. There are no disclosures required under Schedule Two (g) of the AIM rules. Gareth Jones, Chief Executive of Gooch & Housego, commented: "I am pleased to be able to welcome Terry to the board. He has a thoroughunderstanding of the company, its people and its products and knows what makesit tick. His knowledge and experience will be an asset to the board and havingworked closely with him for many years I know that his commitment will be onehundred percent." Contacts: Gareth Jones, Chief Executive Officer 01460 52271Tim Thompson / Susanna Gale, Buchanan Communications 020 7466 5000 Notes to Editors: Gooch & Housego is a manufacturer of acousto-optic and electro-optic devices,precision optical components, crystals, optical instruments and imaging systems.Based in Ilminster, UK, it has operations in the UK, USA and Germany. In severalof its activities Gooch & Housego is considered a world leader. The Queen'sAward for Enterprise: International Trade was conferred upon the UK businessearlier this year. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange