Victrex Regulatory News (VCT)

14 May 2018

Victrex plc

Directorate change

Victrex appoints David Thomas as a Non-Executive Director & Chair of Audit Committee

Victrex plc, an innovative world leader in high performance polymer solutions, is pleased to announce that David Thomas has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Board, effective immediately. David will also assume responsibility for the Audit Committee from Victrex Chairman Larry Pentz, who has been acting as Chair of the Audit Committee following the resignation of Andrew Dougal in February 2018. The appointment follows a thorough search process.

David has a track record as both a Non-Executive and Executive Director. He is currently a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Dialight plc, a FTSE listed Electronics company. David's executive career includes 12 years at Invensys plc, a FTSE 100 company, where he was Group Finance Director from 2011 to 2014. His earlier career was spent in Audit at E&Y where he was Senior Audit Partner, principally covering the manufacturing sector. David has also served on the Auditing Practices Board.

Larry Pentz, Chairman of Victrex, said: "I am delighted to welcome David to Victrex. He has a strong track record in audit, and commercially as both an Executive and Non-Executive Director. He also has direct experience in industrial and manufacturing companies, which will be invaluable as we focus on delivering our Polymer & Parts strategy and capturing the significant growth opportunities that exist for Victrex over the coming years."

There is no other information to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13

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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 rely on products or applications which contain our materials, from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to oil & gas operations and medical devices. With over 35 years' experience, we are moving beyond the polymer into semi-finished and finished products which shape future performance for our customers and our markets, and drive value for our shareholders. Find out more at www.victrexplc.com