10 March 2008
Filtrona plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Crummett to the position of Finance Director with effect from 19 March 2008.
Filtrona plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Crummett to the position of Finance Director with effect from 19 March 2008. Steve is a Chartered Accountant, having trained with Arthur Andersen after graduating from Oxford University. Prior to joining Filtrona as Director of Corporate Development in May 2007, he held various senior finance positions with Exel plc, McKechnie Ltd and Logica plc.
Further to the announcement on 4 December 2007, Filtrona plc today confirms that Steve Dryden will resign from the Board of Directors of the Company on 19 March 2008 and his employment will terminate with effect from 31 March 2008.
Commenting on the appointment, Filtrona Chief Executive Mark Harper said, "Since joining Filtrona, Steve Crummett has had a key role in the development of the Company’s acquisition initiatives and corporate strategy. He combines considerable international corporate development experience with a strong financial background and he will contribute significantly to the Board and to the ongoing growth and development of Filtrona.”
In accordance with the Listing Rules 9.6.13 (1) Steve Crummett has advised that he has been appointed a director of the following companies:
As at the date of this announcement Steve Crummett has the following interests in the ordinary shares of Filtrona plc: