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Scientific Digital Imaging plc

("SDI", the "Company" or the "Group")

(AIM: SDI)

Directorate Appointment

Scientific Digital Imaging plc, the AIM quoted group focused on the design and manufacture of scientific and technology products for use by the life science, healthcare, astronomy, consumer manufacturing and art conservation markets, is pleased to announce the forthcoming appointment of Jon Abell as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective 2 July 2018.

Mr. Abell will bring over 35 years of business experience to the Board. He is currently Divisional VP of Finance, Electronic Instruments Group, at Ametek, Inc. where his principle duties include performance management, M&A, business controls and accounting for several scientific and industrial instrument businesses.

Mr. Abell started his career as a financial analyst and then management accountant for various industrial companies in the UK and Italy, before undertaking his MBA at Columbia Business School. He subsequently went on to senior financial management roles in Germany, the Netherlands, USA and UK including at Philips Electronics and Broadcom Inc.

Further information with respect to Jonathan Abell, as required by the AIM Rules, is set out below.

Ken Ford, Chairman of SDI, commented: "We are delighted that Jonathan has agreed to join SDI and are confident that his considerable experience will strengthen the Board."

Enquiries: 

Julia Wilson - Public Relations

About SDI

Scientific Digital Imaging plc designs and manufactures scientific and technology products for use in applications including life sciences, healthcare, astronomy, consumer manufacturing and art conservation. SDI intends to continue to grow through its own technology advancements as well as strategic, complementary acquisitions.

Jonathan Paul Abell, age 56, has no shareholding in the Company.

There are no further disclosures required under Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.