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Board Appointments.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n RNS Number : 0203A Victrex PLC 28 July 2008 \n \n \n 28 July 2008\nVictrex plc\n\nBOARD APPOINTMENTS\n\nThe Board of Victrex plc is pleased to announce the appointments of Patrick De Smedt and Lawrence Pentz as non-executive directors of the Company with effect from 28 July 2008. \n\nPatrick De Smedt, aged 53, was, until recently, Chairman of Microsoft Europe, Middle East & Africa. He joined Microsoft in 1983 as one of its pioneers in Europe. When Patrick left Microsoft at the end of 2006, the EMEA region generated revenues of $12 billion with a headcount of 12,000 employees. Patrick currently serves on the boards of a number of European companies. \n\nLawrence Pentz, aged 53, has been a main board director of Johnson Matthey plc since 2003. He is currently Executive Director, responsible for their Emission Control Technologies business. Prior to this Lawrence was Executive Director, Process Catalyst and Technologies. \n\nAnita Frew, Chairman Elect of Victrex plc, said:\n\n'I am delighted to welcome Patrick and Lawrence to the Board. They have each demonstrated outstanding success in their businesses .Their breadth of international and industrial experience and their knowledge of market and geographical development will contribute significantly to our Board.'\n\nNo further information in relation to Mr De Smedt or Mr Pentz is re...