Image Scan Holdings Regulatory News (IGE)

29 Jul 2005 16:44

Peter Woods OBE appointed Chairman Image Scan Holdings PLC, a provider of leading real-time multi-view, X-rayimaging solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Woods OBE asChairman of the Company.Peter Woods, already a non-executive director of the Company, has extensivemanagement experience and knowledge of key market sectors relevant to ImageScan Holdings PLC and its subsidiary 3D X-Ray Limited. Peter has been Chairmanand Chief Executive of Rover Group Japan Ltd (BMW Rover Group), with wideexperience of Japan, Australia and South Africa and has executive andconsultant experience with large and small businesses, NGOs and governments.Peter Woods holds 1,428,571 shares (4.1% of the issued share capital) and80,000 options granted on 25th April at 15p. He is currently also Chairman atTransense Technologies PLC.Peter Woods' appointment follows the decision by Ian Johnson to step down asChairman but to remain on the board as a director.Nicholas Fox, Chief Executive Officer of Image Scan Holdings PLC, commented"Ian Johnson has provided significant guidance to the business in itsdevelopment stage over the last three and a half years having been a directorsince December 2001 and Chairman from November 2003. We look forward to hiscontinued counsel . Going forward , as the company moves into new internationalmarkets , we are confident that Peter Woods' experience will be a keystrength."In recognition of Ian Johnson's continuing commitment to the company he hasbeen issued options under the Image Scan Holdings plc Unapproved Share OptionScheme of 80,000 ordinary 1p shares at an exercise price of 15p per share.Peter Woods' appointment comes into immediate effect .--- ENDS ---For further information, please contact:Image Scan Holdings Tel: 01664 503 600Nicholas Fox, CEOGTH Media Relations Tel: 020 7153 8039 / 8035Toby Hall / Jade MamarbachiENDIMAGE SCAN HOLDINGS PLC