Directorate Change

RNS Number : 2772S

Halma PLC

15 November 2021

 

Halma plc ("Halma")

Appointment of independent non-executive Director

Halma, the FTSE 100 global group of life-saving technology companies, today announces the appointment of Sharmila Nebhrajani OBE as an independent non-executive Director, effective 1 December 2021. Sharmila will also be a member of Halma's Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.

Sharmila brings a wealth of experience gained across a variety of roles - spanning both the public and private/NGO sectors - with a particularly strong background in sustainability and health. She is currently a non-executive director at ITV plc and Severn Trent plc, and Chair of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Sharmila was Chief Executive of Wilton Park (part of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office), responsible for convening international policy dialogue with governments, NGOs, policy makers and academics on topics such as global health and climate risk. Previously, she worked for the Medical Research Council, Association of Medical Research Charities and NHS Sussex. In her earlier career, she held senior positions within the BBC, Cable & Wireless plc and PwC. 

Dame Louise Makin, Chair, commented:  
"I am delighted that Sharmila has agreed to join the Halma Board. Her diverse experience, particularly in the health and medical sector, will undoubtedly bring a fresh perspective and valuable insights to the Board."

There are no further details to be disclosed for Sharmila Nebhrajani under Listing Rule 9.6.13R.

For further information, please contact:
Halma plc
Andrew Williams, Group Chief Executive	[phone]
Marc Ronchetti, Chief Financial Officer
Charles King, Head of Investor Relations	[phone]
Clayton Hirst, Director of Corporate Affairs	[phone]
MHP Communications
Andrew Jaques / Rachel Farrington	[phone]

A copy of this announcement, together with other information about Halma, may be viewed on its website: www.halma.com

Notes

Halma is a global group of life-saving technology companies, focused on growing a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

Its purpose defines the three broad market areas where it operates:

· Safety: protecting life as populations grow and protecting worker safety.

· Environment: improving food and water quality, and monitoring air pollution.

· Health: meeting rising healthcare demand as growing populations age and lifestyles change.

It employs over 7,000 people in more than 20 countries, with major operations in the UK, Mainland Europe, the USA and Asia Pacific. Halma is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LON: HLMA) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.

In January 2021, Halma was named Britain's Most Admired Company by Management Today.

 

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