18 December 2014

Victrex plc - Directorate change

Victrex appoints Andrew Dougal to the Board

The Board of Victrex plc, an innovative world leader in high performance polymer solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Dougal as a non-executive director effective from 1 March 2015.

Andrew will bring a wealth of experience to the Board, from a lengthy executive and non-executive career of over 35 years in industrial, manufacturing and services companies. He served as Chief Executive of Hanson plc, the international building materials group, following its demerger from Hanson, the Anglo- American conglomerate, where he was Finance Director and previously held a number of senior roles in general management and finance. 

Andrew, aged 63, is a non-executive director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Carillion plc and Creston plc. He is also a non-executive director at Premier Farnell plc. His previous non-executive roles include BPB plc, Taylor Woodrow plc and Taylor Wimpey plc. Andrew qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst & Young before spending nine years as Chief Accountant with Scottish & Universal Investments, the former industrial group, prior to joining Hanson in 1986. He is a member of the Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and Chair of its Technical Policy Board. 

Larry Pentz, Chairman of Victrex, said: "I am delighted to welcome Andrew to the Board of Victrex. He has a long track record of success in industrial and manufacturing businesses at both executive and non-executive level. Andrew's contribution to the Board and in helping shape Victrex's future growth will be invaluable." 

About Victrex:

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high performance polymer solutions, focused on the strategic markets of Automotive, Aerospace, Energy, Electronics and Medical. Every day, millions of people rely on products or applications which contain our materials, from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to oil & gas operations and medical devices. With over 35 years' experience, we are investing in technical excellence to deliver new and leading edge solutions to our customers and our markets, and to drive value for our shareholders. Find out more at www.victrexplc.com

Enquiries:

Andrew Hanson, Head of Investor Relations & Communications                 +44 (0) 1253 898121

Suzana Koncarevic, General Counsel & Company Secretary                     +44 (0) 1253 897700