REG-Vesuvius Plc: Directorate Change

VesuviusAnnouncement

17/02/2024 21:19

 

 

 

15 February 2024

Vesuvius plc

Non-executive Director Changes

 

Vesuvius plc, a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology,
is pleased to announce the proposed appointment of Eva Lindqvist as a
Non-executive Director. Eva will be appointed to the Company's Board with
effect from the close of the Company's Annual General Meeting (`AGM') to be
held on 15 May 2024, subject to her election being approved by the Company's
shareholders at the AGM. On her appointment, Eva will also join the Company's
Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.

 

In line with the UK Corporate Governance Code provisions on independence and
length of service, Douglas Hurt will step down from the Board at the
forthcoming AGM, having served on the Board of Vesuvius plc for nine years.
Subject to her appointment, Eva will succeed Douglas Hurt as Senior
Independent Director and Robert MacLeod will take over as Audit Committee
Chair, following the AGM.

 

Eva Lindqvist is an engineer with more than 35 years' experience in global
industrial and service businesses. She spent 20 years with Ericsson, focusing
on strategy, production development and international sales, and held
positions based in Sweden, Australia, the USA and Japan. In 2000 she joined
the Scandinavian telecommunications company Telia. She served as Senior Vice
President of Telia Equity before becoming Chief Executive of TeliaSonera
International Carrier in 2002. Eva has served on the Board of a range of
listed companies including, Acast AB, Bodycote plc, Mr Green & Co AB, Sweco AB
and Tarsier AB. She currently supports several small companies and non-profit
organisations, and serves as a Non-executive Director of CLS Holdings plc,
Greencoat Renewables plc and Tele2 AB. She also serves as a Non-executive
Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee of Keller Group plc, and as
announced today by Keller Group plc, she will step down from the board at
their AGM in May. Eva Lindqvist is a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of
Engineering Sciences. She is a Swedish citizen.

 

Carl-Peter Forster, Chairman of Vesuvius, said:

 

"I am delighted to announce the proposed appointment of Eva Lindqvist as a new
Independent Non-executive Director of Vesuvius. Eva is a very experienced
international manager, who also has extensive knowledge of corporate
governance gained from her range of listed board experience. I am extremely
pleased that the Board will be further strengthened by her appointment.

 

On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Douglas Hurt for his dedicated
service as a Director of the Company. He will leave the Board following the
2024 Annual General Meeting with our very best wishes."

 

No other disclosure obligations arise under paragraphs (1) to (6) of LR 9.6.13
R of the FCA's Listing Rules in respect of Eva Lindqvist's appointment.

 

 For further information, please contact:                 
 Shareholder/analyst enquiries:                           

 Vesuvius plc        Patrick André, Chief Executive              +44 (0) 207 822 0000  
                     Rachel Stevens, Head of Investor Relations  +44 (0) 7387 545 271  
 Media enquiries:                                                                      
 MHP Communications  Rachel Farrington, Ollie Hoare              +44 (0) 203 128 8100  

 

 

About Vesuvius plc

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology
principally serving process industries operating in challenging high
temperature conditions.

 

We develop innovative and customised solutions, often used in extremely
demanding industrial environments, which enable our customers to make their
manufacturing processes safer, more efficient and more sustainable.  These
include flow control solutions, advanced refractories and other consumable
products and increasingly, related technical services including data capture.

 

We have a worldwide presence. We serve our customers through a network of
cost-efficient manufacturing plants located close to their own facilities, and
embed our industry experts within their operations, who are all supported by
our global technology centres.

 

Our core competitive strengths are our market and technology leadership,
strong customer relationships, well established presence in developing markets
and our global reach, all of which facilitate the expansion of our addressable
markets.

 

Our ultimate goal is to create value for our customers, and to deliver
sustainable, profitable growth for our shareholders giving a superior return
on their investment whilst providing each of our employees with a safe
workplace where they are recognised, developed and properly rewarded.

 

We think beyond today to create solutions that will shape the future.

 

 

Vesuvius plc, 165 Fleet Street, London EC4A 2AE

Registered in England and Wales No. 8217766

LEI: 213800ORZ521W585SY02

www.vesuvius.com

 



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