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Appointment of Senior Independent Director
Appointment of Senior Independent Director.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 9228H Oxford Instruments PLC 13 June 2017 \n\n13 June 2017\nOxford Instruments plc\nAppointment of Senior Independent Director - CORRECTION\nOxford Instruments plc today announces a correction to its Appointment of Senior Independent Director announcement published on 13 June 2017. In the original announcement, the date when Stephen Blair will join the board was given as [3 July] 2017. This has been corrected to the 1 July 2017. The full corrected announcement is given below.\n \nRelease date: 7am Tuesday 13 June 2017\nOxford Instruments plc\nAppointment of Senior Independent Director (As Corrected)\n \nOxford Instruments plc, a leading provider of high-technology solutions, information and services for industry and research, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Blair as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He will join the Board from 1 July 2017 and will also take on the role of Senior Independent Director.\n \nSteve was most recently the Chief Executive of e2v, a manufacturer of sensors, radio frequency generators and semiconductors. E2v was a listed company until its recent acquisition by Teledyne Technologies in March 2017. Previously Steve was Business Group Director for Spectris plc. Steve has a breadth of experience covering established and high growth emerging markets, strategic planning and portfolio development. Steve holds a B.Eng (hons) in Electronic Engineering from the University of Sheffield. \n \nAlan Thomson, Chairman, said:\n\"We are delighted to welcome Steve to the Oxford Instruments Board as our Senior Independent Director. He brings with him broad operational experience and a sound technical understanding and we believe he will be a great asset to the Group as it continues to evolve and grow.\"\n \nIan Barkshire, Chief Executive, said: \n\"Steve has a proven track record in driving growth and brings with him highly relevant experience gained at a range of technology businesses. We look forward to working with him on the Board.\"\n \nThere are no further details to be disclosed under paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.\nIssued for and on behalf of Oxford Instruments plc.\n \n \nEnquiries:\n \nOxford Instruments plc &...