16 June 2011
Zotefoams plc ('Zotefoams')
Directorate appointments
Zotefoams is pleased to announce the appointments of Marie-Louise Clayton and Alex Walker to its Board as non-executive directors, effective 1 July 2011. They will both be members of the Audit, Nominations and Remuneration Committees.
Marie-Louise Clayton was previously a non-executive director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Forth Ports plc and is currently a non-executive director of Geoffrey Osborne Ltd. She was Group Finance Director of Venture Production plc, a FTSE 250 company in the oil and gas sector and has held senior positions in Alstom and GEC. She is a qualified accountant. Marie-Louise owns 10,000 shares in Zotefoams.
Alex Walker is currently Chairman of Spirent Communications plc and prior to that was Chief Executive of Yule Catto & Co plc where he spent most of his career. He has also been a non-executive director of Rotork plc and Chair of the Remuneration Committees at both Spirent plc and Rotork plc.
Commenting on their appointment Zotefoams' Chairman, Nigel Howard, said: "Marie-Louise and Alex's broad business experience will strengthen and complement the skill base on the Board. We look forward to their contribution in developing the Group's business."
The following information has been notified to the Company by Marie-Louise Clayton and Alex Walker and is disclosed in accordance with paragraph 9.6.13 (1-6) of the rules of the UK Listing Authority.
Current directorships
Marie-Louise Clayton: Geoffrey Osborne Ltd
Alex Walker: Spirent Communications plc
Previous public directorships held in the last five years
Marie-Louise Clayton: Forth Ports plc, Venture Production plc, Ocean Rig ASA
Alex Walker: Rotork plc, Yule Catto & Co plc, Wagon plc
In accordance with the UK Listing Rules, the Company confirms that there are no further details that are required to be disclosed under paragraph LR 9.6.13 R of the UK Listing Rules in respect of Marie-Louise Clayton and Alex Walker.
Enquiries:
Zotefoams plc 0208-664-1600
David Stirling, Managing Director
Clifford Hurst, Finance Director
Financial Dynamics Limited 0207-831-3113
Ben Brewerton/John Dineen