Appointment of Non-Executive Director

15 April 2015

VOLEX plc

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Volex plc ("Volex"), a global provider of power and data cabling solutions, today announces the appointment of Bob Beveridge as Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee. 

Mr Beveridge has wide ranging Non-Executive Director and public company experience. He currently sits on the Boards and is Chairman of the Audit Committee of Brady plc, InternetQ plc and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust. Previously Mr Beveridge was Group Finance Director of McBride plc, Marlborough Stirling plc and Cable and Wireless Communications Plc.

In addition Geraint Anderson has been appointed as the Senior Independent Director, and will continue to Chair the Remuneration Committee.

Both appointments will take effect immediately.

Karen Slatford, Chairman of Volex, commented:

"I am delighted to welcome Bob to the Board of Volex. Bob has a great deal of relevant experience to share and is very excited by the opportunities facing the business as we move into a more stable, growth phase. I am also pleased that Geraint has agreed to become Senior Independent Director. He has already made a significant contribution to the business over the last eighteen months."

There are no further disclosures pursuant to paragraphs 9.6.13(1) to 9.6.13(6) of the Listing Rules in relation to Mr Beveridge's appointment.

For further information please contact:

Volex plc

Christoph Eisenhardt Chief Executive Officer +44 20 3370 8830

Daren Morris Interim Chief Financial Officer +44 20 3370 8830