Smiths Group CEO announces retirement date

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Smiths Group PLC

19 December 2014

 

 

News Release

London, 19 December 2014

For immediate release

Smiths Group CEO announces retirement date

In order to facilitate the search for his successor, Philip Bowman has given the Board of Smiths Group early notification of his intention to retire as Group Chief Executive on 31 December 2015, by which time he will have been in the role for eight years.

A search for his successor can now be put in hand.  Philip will continue in his role as Group Chief Executive until his replacement has been appointed and an orderly handover completed.

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Smiths is a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange (SMIN) and operates a sponsored level one ADR programme (SMGZY). A world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies, Smiths Group delivers products and services for the threat & contraband detection, medical devices, energy and communications markets worldwide. Our products and services make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Smiths Group employs around 23,000 people in over 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths.com

 

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