Directorate Change

RNS Number : 7867T

Vesuvius plc

29 March 2021

 

29 March 2021

Vesuvius plc

Non-executive Director Appointment

Vesuvius plc, a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dinggui Gao as a Non-executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 April 2021. Dinggui joins the Board as an Independent Non-executive Director and will serve on the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.

Dinggui is currently Managing Director, China of Formel D Group, the German global service provider to the automotive and components supply industry. He joined the company in 2017. From 2013 to 2016 Dinggui served as Global President, Construction, at Sandvik AB.  Dinggui has nearly 40 years of strong operational experience driving performance at a range of multinational companies including Bosch, Honeywell and Eagle Ottawa.  He has a proven track record of leadership and international commercial experience. He will strengthen the Board with his strong focus on technology and his in-depth knowledge of Asian markets. Dinggui is a Chinese citizen.

John McDonough CBE, Chairman of Vesuvius, said:

"I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dinggui Gao as a new Independent Non-executive Director of Vesuvius. Dinggui brings extensive operational experience of Asian markets to the Board, which will be further strengthened by this new appointment."

No other disclosure obligations arise under paragraphs (1) to (6) of LR 9.6.13 R of the FCA's Listing Rules in respect of this appointment.

For further information, please contact:
Shareholder/analyst enquiries:
Vesuvius plc	Patrick André, Chief Executive Guy Young, Chief Financial Officer Henry Knowles, Company Secretary	[phone] [phone] [phone]
Media enquiries:
MHP Communications	Andrew Jaques/ Rachel Farrington/ Peter Lambie	[phone]

About Vesuvius plc

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology principally serving the steel and foundry industries.

We develop innovative and customised solutions, often used in extremely demanding industrial environments, which enable our customers to improve their manufacturing processes, enhance product quality and reduce costs. These include flow control solutions, advanced refractories and other consumable products and increasingly, related technical services including data capture.

We have a worldwide presence. We serve our customers through a network of low-cost manufacturing plants located close to their own facilities, and embed our industry experts within their operations, who are all supported by our global technology centres.

Our core competitive strengths are our market and technology leadership, strong customer relationships, well established presence in developing markets and our global reach, all of which facilitate the expansion of our addressable markets.

Our ultimate goal is to create value for our customers, and to deliver sustainable, profitable growth for our shareholders giving a superior return on their investment whilst providing each of our employees with a safe workplace where he or she is recognised, developed and properly rewarded.

Vesuvius plc, 165 Fleet Street, London EC4A 2AE

Registered in England and Wales No. 8217766

LEI: 213800ORZ521W585SY02

www.vesuvius.com

 

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