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2nd April 2026
The Weir Group PLC ("Weir") announces that Ravi Gopinath is appointed to the Board as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from the conclusion of the AGM, on Thursday, 30 April 2026. Ravi will join the Audit, and Safety, Sustainability and Technology Committees upon appointment.
Ravi has held several senior leadership roles in industrial software and technology businesses. Most recently, he was Chief Product and Strategy Officer at AVEVA, the UK-listed industrial software company, having previously served as Chief Operating Officer. Ravi was also Executive Vice President of Software at Schneider Electric. Earlier in his career, Ravi held senior executive positions at Invensys, including President of the Software Business, and was previously Chief Executive Officer of Geometric Limited. Ravi has also held a number of non-executive director roles, including at the former FTSE 100 company Spectris plc. He is currently a non-executive director of Thermax Limited and Neuland Laboratories, both of which are listed in India.
Weir also announces that Tracey Kerr will become a member of the Nomination Committee and Andy Agg will step down from the Nomination Committee, with effect from the conclusion of the AGM on 30 April 2026.
"On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome Ravi to Weir. His extensive experience in senior roles within industrial software and technology businesses and knowledge of the importance of deeply understanding underlying customer needs combined with his international perspective, will be a significant asset to the Board. Ravi will bring valuable insight and expertise as we continue to execute our growth strategy across Weir."
Chair of The Weir Group PLC
Board Committee composition
Following Ravi's appointment, the Board Committee membership from the conclusion of the AGM on 30 April 2026 will be as follows:
Audit Committee | Andy Agg (Committee Chair) Nick Anderson Penny Freer Tracey Kerr Ravi Gopinath |
Nomination Committee | Barbara Jeremiah (Board Chair and Committee Chair) Tracey Kerr Nick Anderson Dame Nicola Brewer |
Remuneration Committee | Penny Freer (Committee Chair) Nick Anderson Dame Nicola Brewer Ben Magara |
Safety, Sustainability and Technology Committee | Tracey Kerr (Committee Chair) Andy Agg Dame Nicola Brewer Ben Magara Ravi Gopinath |
At the date of this announcement, Ravi Gopinath is a non-executive director of Thermax Limited and Neuland Laboratories. He does not hold any shares in the Company. There are no other matters that require disclosure in accordance with the UK Listing Rules.