Last checked at 28 Mar 2017 07:00
28 March 2017
Severfield plc
("the Company" or "the Group")
Interim Board Change
Severfield plc, the market leading structural steel group, announces that Ian Lawson, its Chief Executive Officer, has taken a temporary leave of absence due to physical ill health. John Dodds, non-executive Chairman, has agreed to act as Executive Chairman on an interim basis and will work with Alan Dunsmore, who has agreed to assume the role of Chief Executive on a similar basis. Adam Semple, current Group financial controller, will temporarily take on the responsibilities of Finance Director.
Commenting on the announcement, John Dodds said "I will work closely with Alan and the wider team during this time and in the meanwhile, on behalf of the Board and everyone at Severfield, I would like to wish Ian a full and speedy recovery".
For further information, please contact:
Severfield plc | John Dodds | 01845 577896 |
Alan Dunsmore
| 01845 577896 | |
Jefferies International Limited | Simon Hardy | 020 7029 8000 |
Harry Nicholas
| 020 7029 8000 | |
Bell Pottinger | Nick Lambert | 020 3772 2558 |
Dan de Belder | 020 3772 2561 | |
Zara de Belder | 020 3772 2512 |