Last checked at 18 Mar 2015 07:00
News Release
London, 18 March 2015
For immediate release
Smiths Group Appoints Interim Chief Financial Officer
Smiths Group announces the appointment of Rob White as Interim Chief Financial Officer with effect from 25 April 2015, assuming that no permanent successor has been appointed in the meantime. He will replace Peter Turner until a permanent replacement is in post. An executive search is well underway and a further announcement will be made in due course.
Rob White has been Vice President, Global Finance for Smiths Medical for the last six years and will return to this role following this interim assignment. He will join the Executive Committee of Smiths Group and attend Board meetings but will not be appointed an Executive Director of the Board.
As announced in October last year, Peter Turner will step down as Finance Director on 24 April 2015 to pursue opportunities outside the Group. The Board thanks him for his contribution and years of service.
Peter Turner said: "I have enjoyed my five years with Smiths and I thank Philip and all my colleagues for their understanding and support."
Chief Executive Philip Bowman said: "Peter has been a valued colleague and I thank him for the support he has given me. The Board and I wish him well in his future career."
END
Investor Relations
Peter Durman: +44 (0)20 7808 5535 / +44 (0)7825 145336
Media Relations
Colin McSeveny: +44 (0)20 7808 5534
Anthony Cardew - Cardew Group: +44 (0)20 7930 0777 / +44 (0)7770 720389
Smiths Group
Smiths is a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange (SMIN) and operates a sponsored level one ADR programme (SMGZY). A world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies, Smiths Group delivers products and services for the threat & contraband detection, medical devices, energy and communications markets worldwide. Our products and services make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Smiths Group employs around 23,000 people in over 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths.com