Last checked at 17 Sep 2020 07:00
TYMAN PLC
Directorate Changes
New Chair succession confirmed
Tyman plc ("Tyman" or the "Group") is pleased to announce that Nicky Hartery will succeed Martin Towers as Chair of Tyman plc on 1 December 2020. Nicky will join the Board as Non-Executive Director on 1 October 2020. Nicky will also become Chair of the Nominations Committee and be a member of the Remuneration Committee. Martin will retire from the Board on 30 November 2020.
From 2012 to 2019, Nicky was Chairman of CRH plc, a global building materials FTSE 100 company. Nicky is currently Chair of Musgrave Group, a Non-Executive Director of Finning International and Chairman of Horse Racing Ireland. Nicky spent his executive career at General Electric, Verbatim/Eastman Kodak and Dell Inc., including being based in the United States for ten years.
Commenting on the appointment, Paul Withers, Senior Independent Director, said: "I am excited to welcome Nicky to the Board of Tyman plc. His appointment follows a thorough recruitment process using a leading search firm. Nicky brings a wealth of corporate and commercial expertise to the Board, as well as his very relevant sector and international experience. The Board and I look forward to working with him over the coming years."
Nicky added: "I am delighted to be taking on the role of Chair at Tyman plc. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to achieve long term success for the Group and deliver value for all its stakeholders."
Jo Hallas, Tyman's Chief Executive Officer, commented: "I would like to welcome Nicky to Tyman and look forward to working with him. On behalf of the Board, and personally, I would also like to thank Martin for his significant contribution to the Group. His leadership, experience and judgement have been invaluable through a period of considerable change, most recently through the challenges related to the current pandemic."
Martin Towers, Chair of Tyman plc, said: "It has been my privilege to serve on Tyman's Board since December 2009 and I am grateful for the support of my colleagues during my tenure. Having overseen a smooth transition to a new executive team, I am confident that the Group is in good hands and capable of delivering outstanding value to all its stakeholders under Nicky's leadership."
The Company confirms that there is no further information that requires disclosure under LR 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.
17 September 2020
Enquiries
Tyman plc | 020 7976 8000 |
Jo Hallas - Chief Executive Officer | www.tymanplc.com |
Paul Withers - Senior Independent Director | |
MHP Communications | 020 3128 8100 |
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Notes to editors
Tyman (TYMN: LSE) is a leading international supplier of engineered fenestration components and access solutions to the construction industry. The company designs and manufactures products that enhance the comfort, sustainability, security, safety and aesthetics of residential homes and commercial buildings. Tyman's portfolio of leading brands serve their markets through three divisions: North America (AmesburyTruth), UK and Ireland (ERA) and International (SchlegelGiesse). Headquartered in London, the Group employs approximately 3,900 people with facilities in 18 countries worldwide. Further information is available at www.tymanplc.com.