Victrex Regulatory News (VCT)

5 May 2020

Victrex plc - Director declaration

Victrex plc, an innovative world leader in high performance polymer solutions, today announces it has been notified by NWF Group plc that Richard Armitage, Chief Financial Officer of Victrex, will join the Board of NWF Group plc as a non-executive director effective from 1 July 2020 and as Chair of the Audit Committee from 24th September 2020. 

NWF Group plc is a specialist distributor of fuel, feed and food across the UK.

Richard's responsibilities at Victrex remain unchanged. Prior to joining Victrex in April 2018, Richard was Group Finance Director of Samworth Brothers, a UK based branded and own-label food manufacturer. He also held senior financial roles at McBride plc, Premier Foods plc's Grocery and Chilled Divisions, and at Courtaulds, ICI and Boots plc. Richard trained through the Courtaulds and ICI Management Development programmes.

This announcement is made pursuant to paragraph 9.6.14 R of the Listing Rules.

Enquiries:

Victrex plc:

Andrew Hanson, Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications

+44 (0) 1253 898121 

About Victrex:

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high performance polymer solutions, focused on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy (including manufacturing & engineering), electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications which contain our materials - from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to oil and gas operations and medical devices. With over 40 years' experience, we develop world leading solutions in PEEK and PAEK based polymers, semi-finished and finished parts which shape future performance for our customers and our markets, and drive value for our shareholders. Find out more at www.victrexplc.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @victrexir