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02/03/2015 07:12

RNS Number : 1664G
Xaar PLC
02 March 2015
2 March 2015
Xaar plc
Director Appointment
Xaar plc ("Xaar" or "the Group" or "the Company"), the inkjet printing technology group headquartered in Cambridge, UK, announces the appointment of Jim Brault to the Board of Directors in the role of Chief Human Resources Officer.
Jim joins the Company, with immediate effect, from Kodak (Eastman Kodak Company) where most recently he was Chief Human Resources Officer. He started his career in Human Resources with Analog Devices Semiconductor and has had held a variety of global HR roles since 1996. He has worked in the graphics and digital print industry since 2003 when he was with NexPress (a joint venture between Heidelberg and Kodak). Jim holds a BA in Psychology from SUNY Binghamton and a Masters in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University. 
Phil Lawler, Chairman commented:
"I am pleased to welcome Jim to the Board, who brings a wealth of invaluable experience to Xaar in this new Board position".
Doug Edwards, CEO commented:
"Enhancing the talent and building the skills of our employees is a critical strategic element of the next phase of the Company's development. I have worked with Jim for 8 years and I am delighted that he has agreed to join us".
Contacts
Xaar plc

Alex Bevis, Finance Director 
01223-423663

www.xaar.com


Tulchan Communications

Tom Buchanan
Victoria Huxster
020-7353-4200

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