Company Announcements

24 March 2020

Victrex plc

Directorate change

Victrex appoints Dr Ros Rivaz as Senior Independent Director

Victrex plc, an innovative world leader in high performance polymer solutions, is pleased to announce that Dr Ros Rivaz has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director and the Senior Independent Director of the Board, effective 1 May 2020. The appointment follows Pamela Kirby, the previous Senior Independent Director, not seeking re-election at the 2020 AGM, after nine years on the Board.  Ros will join all Board committees, with the appointment following a thorough search process.

Ros has a strong track record as both a Non-Executive and Executive Director. She is currently a Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director at Computacenter plc, where she chairs the Remuneration Committee; a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee at Convatec Group plc, and a Non-Executive Director at the Ministry of Defence (Defence, Equipment & Support). Previous Non-Executive roles include Boparan Holdings, RPC Group and Rexam plc.

Her Executive career spans nearly 30 years, including at Exxon Chemical Corporation, ICI, Diageo, Premier Foods, Smith & Nephew and Tate & Lyle.  A Chemistry graduate and honorary Doctor from Southampton University, her last major Executive role was as Chief Operating Officer for Smith & Nephew plc. 

Larry Pentz, Chairman of Victrex, said: "I am delighted to welcome Ros to Victrex.  She has a strong track record as both a Non-Executive and Executive across a range of listed companies, many of them with geographic and end market exposure which are similar to Victrex.  Her experience will be invaluable as we focus on delivering our Polymer & Parts strategy and capturing the growth opportunities that exist for Victrex over the coming years."

There is no other information to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13

Enquiries:

Victrex plc:

Andrew Hanson, Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications      +44 (0) 1253 898121

About Victrex:

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high performance polymer solutions, focused on the strategic markets of Automotive, Aerospace, Energy (including Manufacturing & Engineering), Electronics and Medical. Every day, millions of people rely on products or applications which contain our materials, from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to oil & gas operations and medical devices. With over 40 years' experience, we are moving beyond the polymer into semi-finished and finished products which shape future performance for our customers and our markets, and drive value for our shareholders. Find out more at www.victrexplc.com