Last checked at 26 Nov 2020 13:30
26 November 2020
Rotork plc
Directorate Change
Rotork plc ('Rotork' or 'Company'), the global flow control and instrumentation group, announces that Janice Stipp will be appointed as a Non-executive Director with effect from 1 December 2020 and will become a member of the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees from that date. Janice will take over from Sally James as Chair of the Audit Committee upon the conclusion of the Company's 2021 AGM.
Janice brings highly relevant sectoral and financial expertise to the Rotork Board from a career spanning 30 years, together with a global perspective, particularly in Asia. Janice was formerly Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Rogers Corporation, a US specialty engineered materials technology and manufacturing company. Her previous roles included Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Tecumseh Products Co. LLC, a US manufacturer of compressors for air conditioning and refrigeration products. Prior to this, Janice held senior financial positions in various international manufacturing and engineering companies.
Janice currently serves as a Non-executive Director of Sappi Ltd, Commercial Vehicle Group Inc and ArcBest Corporation. Janice received an MBA from Wayne State University (Michigan) and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Chairman Martin Lamb commented:
"I am delighted to welcome Janice to our Board. Her international financial credentials, combined with her depth and breadth of experience in manufacturing and engineering companies, will further strengthen the diverse mix of skills and experience on the Board. We very much look forward to her joining us."
There is no further information to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13.
ENQUIRIES:
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