NOTICE OF BOARD APPOINTMENT
Severfield-Rowen Plc
Severfield-Rowen Plc ("Severfield-Rowen" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that Ian Cochrane has been appointed Chief Operating Officer with effect from 5 June 2013. Ian will also join the Board as an executive director. He will be replacing Peter Emerson who, as previously announced on 8 January 2013, will be retiring from the Company on 5 June 2013.
Currently Group Operations Director of Severfield-Rowen, Ian joined the Company in 2007 following its acquisition of Fisher Engineering where he has worked for 21 years, becoming Managing Director in October 2007. Ian has a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the Company and has been involved in major projects in the UK and Ireland, spanning a range of market sectors.
John Dodds, Executive Chairman commented:
"Ian has a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge of the steel fabrication sector which he brings to the Board of Severfield-Rowen in his new appointment. I look forward to continuing to work closely with him in his new role of Chief Operating Officer.
I would also like to thank Peter for his significant contribution over many years to Severfield-Rowen and wish him happiness in his forthcoming retirement."
There are no other details that are required to be disclosed in respect of the appointment of Ian Cochrane pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13.
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For further information, please contact:
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Severfield-Rowen Plc John Dodds Executive Chairman Alan Dunsmore Finance Director |
01845 577896 01845 577896 |
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Jefferies Hoare Govett Simon Hardy Harry Nicholas |
020 7029 8000 020 7029 8000 |
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Pelham Bell Pottinger Archie Berens Guy Scarborough |
020 7861 3112 020 7861 3870 |
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