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Board Appointment of Alexander Wessels
Board Appointment of Alexander Wessels.
About this update from Accsys Technologies Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n RNS Number : 5508T\n Accsys Technologies PLC\n 21 July 2020\n \n \n \nAIM: AXSEuronext Amsterdam: AXS 21 July 2020 Accsys Technologies PLC(\"Accsys\", the \"Group\" or the \"Company\") Board Appointment of Alexander Wessels Accsys, the fast-growing and eco-friendly company that combines chemistry and technology to create high performance, sustainable wood building products, is delighted to announce the appointment of Alexander Wessels as a Non-Executive Director of the Company. Alexander will join the Board immediately following the Company's Annual General Meeting in September 2020, becoming a member of the Nomination, Remuneration and Audit Committees.Alexander brings over 30 years of chemical, pharmaceutical and process industry knowledge and experience to Accsys. He is currently Vice-Chairman of colour and speciality chemicals company Archroma, having led the business through a significant period of growth and success as CEO for over 6 years since it was established in 2013 until January 2020.With an MSc in Molecular Sciences, and an MBA, Alexander has a strong track record of improving business performance and transformational growth in his previous roles in the Netherlands, the USA, Switzerland and other international and global roles. He has held executive and management positions with DSM, Campina, and Unilever. Currently he is on the Boards of Dutch agricultural cooperative enterprise Agrifirm, Topigs Norsvin and is Vice Chairman of Archroma.Patrick Shanley, Accsys Chairman, commented:\"As Accsys grows its markets and expands its production capacity in existing and new plants, Alexander brings not just a wealth of experience and success with rapidly growing companies but also valuable insight with his local knowledge and global perspective. His passion for developing talent and making ESG a key part of growth strategy fit perfectly with Accsys' purpose, vision and values, and I am sure his addition to the Board will be of great benefit to the business and its stakeholders.\"The following disclosures are required regarding Mr Wessels appointment pursuant to Schedule 2 paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:Current DirectorshipsDirectorships within the last five yearsArchroma Holdings SARLM Dohmen SAArchroma Iberica SLArchroma Management GmbHKoninklijke Coöperatie Agrifi...