Directorate Change

RNS Number : 0737C

Vislink PLC

26 April 2012

 



26 April 2012

Vislink plc

Vislink plc announces appointment of new Group Finance Director

Vislink plc ("The Group"), the global technology business specialising in solutions for the collection and delivery of high quality video and associated data for the broadcast and surveillance markets, is pleased to announce that Ian Davies will join the Board as Group Finance Director and Company Secretary on 9 August 2012.

Ian joins from Victoria PLC where he was Group Finance Director. Ian was appointed to the Board of Victoria PLC in March 2007. Prior to this, Ian spent 10 years in the aerospace sector, where he had become Financial and Commercial Director of Umeco plc's International Components Division. He had previously worked in the automotive and electronics sectors. He is a chartered accountant and an engineering graduate.

As previously announced, James Trumper will leave the Group at the end of August to seek a fresh challenge after twelve years of loyal service.

Commenting on the appointment, John Hawkins, Executive Chairman said, "We are delighted to welcome Ian to the Board of Vislink, which will benefit from the breadth of experience that he will bring to our businesses. On behalf of the Board and the whole Group I would also like to thank James for his significant contribution and for his continued support throughout the important period of transition that the Group has been through, and for his cooperation in ensuring there will be a smooth handover to Ian".

There is no further information that requires disclosure under paragraph 9.6.13 of the UK Listing Authority Listing Rules.

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For further information please contact:

John Hawkins                                                            [phone]
Executive Chairman, Vislink plc

Charlie Jack                                                              [phone]
Hudson Sandler

About Vislink plc

The Vislink Group is a global technology business specialising in the collection and delivery of high quality video and associated data from the field to the point of usage. Vislink provides solutions to the broadcast market for the collection of live news, sport and entertainment events and to the surveillance market including law enforcement and public safety customers. With offices in the UK, USA, Australia, China, UAE and Singapore we employ over 250 people worldwide and have revenues in excess of £50 million. Our solutions include the design and manufacture of microwave radio, satellite transmission and wireless camera systems; our manufacturing operations are in the UK and the USA.

For further information, visit www.vislink.com.

 

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