Director change

RNS Number : 9874N

Gooch & Housego PLC

05 October 2012

 



For immediate release

5 October 2012

Gooch & Housego PLC

(The "Company")

 

Gooch & Housego PLC, the specialist manufacturer of optical components and systems, today announces the Mr Jan Melles has advised the board that he has decided to step down as a non-executive director of Gooch & Housego PLC with effect from the 31 October 2012.  Mr Melles has served as a non-executive director since 1997.

Gareth Jones, Chief Executive of Gooch & Housego commented: -

"On behalf of the board I would like to thank Mr Melles for the tremendous contribution he has made to G&H over the years.  His knowledge of our industry and his entrepreneurialism have been invaluable and it is with regret that the time has come for him to step down from the board.  We hope that he will be able to continue to contribute to the company in other ways."

For further information please contact:

Andrew Boteler, Chief Financial Officer, 01460 256440

Tim Thompson, Buchanan Communications Ltd, 020 7466 5000

Patrick Robb, Investec Bank plc, 020 7597 5970

 

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