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Press Release 2 April 2026
Changes to Board of Directors
The Weir Group PLC ("Weir") announces that Ravi Gopinath is appointed to the Board as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from the conclusion of the AGM, on Thursday, 30 April 2026. Ravi will join the Audit, and Safety, Sustainability and Technology Committees upon appointment.
Ravi has held several senior leadership roles in industrial software and technology businesses. Most recently, he was Chief Product and Strategy Officer at AVEVA, the UK‑listed industrial software company, having previously served as Chief Operating Officer. Ravi was also Executive Vice President of Software at Schneider Electric. Earlier in his career, Ravi held senior executive positions at Invensys, including President of the Software Business, and was previously Chief Executive Officer of Geometric Limited. Ravi has also held a number of non‑executive director roles, including at the former FTSE 100 company Spectris plc. He is currently a non‑executive director of Thermax Limited and Neuland Laboratories, both of which are listed in India.
Weir also announces that Tracey Kerr will become a member of the Nomination Committee and Andy Agg will step down from the Nomination Committee, with effect from the conclusion of the AGM on 30 April 2026.
Commenting, Barbara Jeremiah, Chair of The Weir Group PLC said:
"On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome Ravi to Weir. His extensive experience in senior roles within industrial software and technology businesses and knowledge of the importance of deeply understanding underlying customer needs combined with his international perspective, will be a significant asset to the Board. Ravi will bring valuable insight and expertise as we continue to execute our growth strategy across Weir."
Board Committee composition
Following Ravi's appointment, the Board Committee membership from the conclusion of the AGM on 30 April 2026 will be as follows:
Audit Committee | · Andy Agg (Committee Chair) · Nick Anderson · Penny Freer · Tracey Kerr · Ravi Gopinath |
Nomination Committee | · Barbara Jeremiah (Board Chair and Committee Chair) · Tracey Kerr · Nick Anderson · Dame Nicola Brewer |
Remuneration Committee | · Penny Freer (Committee Chair) · Nick Anderson · Dame Nicola Brewer · Ben Magara |
Safety, Sustainability & Technology Committee | · Tracey Kerr (Committee Chair) · Andy Agg · Dame Nicola Brewer · Ben Magara · Ravi Gopinath |
At the date of this announcement, Ravi Gopinath is a non‑executive director of Thermax Limited and Neuland Laboratories. He does not hold any shares in the Company. There are no other matters that require disclosure in accordance with the UK Listing Rules.
Jennifer HaddoukCompany Secretary
About The Weir Group PLC
Founded in 1871, The Weir Group PLC is one of the world's leading engineering businesses with a purpose to make its mining and infrastructure customers' operations more sustainable and efficient. Weir's highly engineered technology and digital solutions enable critical resources to be produced using less energy, water and waste while reducing customers' total cost of ownership. The Group is ideally positioned to benefit from structural trends that support long-term demand for its technology including the need for more essential metals to support economic development and carbon transition. The Group has c.12,000 employees operating in over 50 countries with a presence in every major mining region of the world. Find out more at www.global.weir.
Weir's ordinary shares trade on the London Stock Exchange (ticker: WEIR LN) and its American Depositary Receipts trade over-the-counter in the USA (ticker: WEGRY).
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Investors: Philip Carlisle | +44 (0)141 308 3617 |
Media: Sally Jones | +44 (0)141 308 3666 |
CDR: Claire de Groot
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