REG - Avon Protection PLC - CEO Succession Update

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30/09/2022 07:16

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RNS Number : 2478B  Avon Protection PLC  30 September 2022

30 September 2022

Avon Protection plc

("Avon Protection" or "the Group")

CEO succession update

As set out in the announcement on 24 May 2022, Paul McDonald today steps down
from his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Board is well advanced in
the recruitment process for his successor, led by the Nomination Committee
with the support of external consultants. In order to ensure executive
continuity whilst this selection process is concluded, Bruce Thompson,
currently Non-Executive Chair, will become Executive Chair, with effect from 1
October until a new CEO is in place. As a result of this change, Bruce will
step down from his role on the Remuneration Committee during this period.

Bruce joined Avon Protection as Non-Executive Chair Designate in March 2020,
having previously been Chief Executive Officer of Diploma PLC, the FTSE 250
specialised technical products and services business, for over twenty years.

The Board will make a further announcement regarding the appointment of a new
CEO in due course.

For further enquiries, please contact:

 Avon Protection
 Bruce Thompson, Executive Chairman          +44 1225 896 848
 Rich Cashin, Chief Financial Officer
 Rory Wiltshire, Investor Relations Manager

 

 MHP Communications
 Andrew Jaques       +44 771 003 2657
 Charlie Barker      avonprotection@mhpc.com
 Pete Lambie

 

Note to editors:

Avon Protection designs and produces life-critical personal protection
solutions for the world's militaries and first responders. With a portfolio
that includes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear ("CBRN"),
respiratory and head protection products, our mission is to enhance the
performance, efficiency and capability of our customers whilst providing ever
increasing levels of protection.

Avon Protection operates from six sites employing approximately 1,000 people
and is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: AVON).

For further information, please visit our website www.avon-protection-plc.com

 

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