Directorate Change

RNS Number : 4098Z

Johnson Matthey PLC

13 January 2011

 



For release at 10.00 am Thursday 13^th January 2011

 

Johnson Matthey Appoints New Non-Executive Director

 

Johnson Matthey Plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Ferguson as a non-executive director of the company with effect from 13^th January 2011.

Alan Ferguson, aged 52, was previously Chief Financial Officer and a Director of Lonmin Plc. He left Lonmin on 31^st December 2010. Prior to joining Lonmin, he was Group Finance Director of The BOC Group until late 2006, following the Linde Group's acquisition of BOC. Before joining BOC in 2005, he worked for Inchcape plc for 22 years in a variety of roles including Group Finance Director from 1999 until his departure. He is a Chartered Accountant.

Alan will take over Chairmanship of the Audit Committee in September 2011 when Alan Thomson, current Chairman of the Audit Committee and Senior Independent Director, retires having served as a non-executive director of the company for nine years.

There are no other disclosures required in respect of Alan Ferguson pursuant to Rule 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules of the Financial Services Authority.

Commenting on the appointment, Sir John Banham, Chairman of Johnson Matthey, said:

"I am delighted to welcome Alan to the board of Johnson Matthey. Alan has a wealth of international financial experience including in the precious metals and automotive sectors. I look forward to his contribution to the work of the board."

Enquiries:

Ian Godwin	Director, IR and Corporate Communications	020 7269 8410
Sally Jones	Corporate Communications Manager	020 7269 8407
Howard Lee	The HeadLand Consultancy	020 7367 5225
www.matthey.com

 

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