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RNS Number : 2842B  Hill & Smith PLC  30 January 2024

30 January 2024

 

Hill & Smith PLC

Board Appointment - Chief Operating Officer

 

Hill & Smith PLC ("Hill & Smith" or "the Group"), the international
provider of sustainable infrastructure products and services, is pleased to
announce the appointment of Hooman Caman Javvi, Group President, as Chief
Operating Officer.  Hooman will retain his current responsibilities, while
taking on a wider responsibility for the Group's operations, talent
development and medium-term strategy, and continuing to report to Alan
Giddins, Executive Chair. Hooman joined Hill & Smith in March 2022, having
previously spent 11 years in senior management roles at ABB and Hitachi
Energy. Hooman has a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

 

Alan Giddins, Executive Chair, said:

 

"Having worked closely with Hooman over the last 18 months, I have seen
first-hand the positive impact he has had on the business as a result of his
strong operational and strategic management expertise. Taking on the Chief
Operating Officer role is a natural next step, and one where I believe he can
make a significant impact as we deliver on our ambitious growth strategy. I am
pleased to welcome Hooman to the Board."

 

Hooman Caman Javvi, Group Chief Operating Officer and Group President said:

 

"I am delighted to be appointed Chief Operating Officer and to be joining the
Board. Hill & Smith is going through a period of strong organic and
inorganic growth, and I am looking forward to continuing to work alongside our
talented teams to drive performance in a wider Group role."

 

There are no further matters required to be disclosed under paragraph 9.6.13
of The Listing Rules.

 

 

ENDS

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Hill & Smith PLC

Tony Quinlan, Senior Independent Director and

Chair of the Nomination Committee
                           Tel:  +44 (0)121 704 7434

 

MHP

Reg Hoare/Rachel Farrington/Catherine Chapman
         Tel:  +44 (0)7801 894577

 
Email: hillandsmith@mhpgroup.com (mailto:hillandsmith@mhpgroup.com)

 

 

Notes to Editors

Hill & Smith PLC is a leading provider of sustainable infrastructure
products and services. The Group employs c.4,400 people worldwide with the
majority employed by its autonomous, agile, customer focussed operating
businesses based in the US, UK, Australia and India.  The Group head office
is in the UK and Hill & Smith PLC is quoted on the London Stock Exchange
(LSE: HILS.L).

 

The Group's operating businesses are organised into three main business
divisions:

 

Galvanizing Services: increasing the sustainability and maintenance free life
of steel products including structural steel work, lighting, bridges and other
products for industrial and infrastructure markets.

Engineered Solutions: supplying engineered steel and composite solutions for a
wide range of infrastructure markets including power generation and
distribution, marine, rail and housing.  The division also supplies
engineered pipe supports for the water, power and liquid natural gas markets
and seismic protection solutions.

Roads & Security: supplying products and services to support road and
highway infrastructure including temporary and permanent road safety barriers,
intelligent traffic solutions, street lighting columns and bridge parapets.
In addition, the division includes two businesses which are market leaders in
the provision of off-grid solar lighting and power solutions.  The security
portfolio includes hostile vehicle mitigation solutions, high security fencing
and automated gate solutions.

 

 

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