Appointment of independent non-executive Director

RNS Number : 5622T

Halma PLC

26 March 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 Dharmash Mistry as an independent non-executive Director, effective 1 April 2021. Dharmash will also be a member of Halma's Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.

Dharmash brings a wealth of experience as a venture capitalist, entrepreneur and non-executive director. He has extensive experience spanning management of digital assets, digital marketing, evaluating digital business models and driving digital transformation. Dharmash's venture capital roles have seen him leading investments in disruptive technology companies and early stage ventures.

His earlier executive career included roles with Procter & Gamble, Boston Consulting Group and Emap plc. Subsequently, he has been a Partner at venture capital firms Balderton and Lakestar. Dharmash has also had a diverse portfolio career acting as a non-executive director at Dixons Retail plc, Hargreaves Lansdown plc and, currently, non-executive director at the BBC, British Business Bank and is Chair of blow LTD.

Paul Walker, Chair, commented:  
"I am delighted that Dharmash has agreed to join the Halma Board. Dharmash brings in-depth knowledge and experience of digitalisation and developing new business models which will undoubtedly be of great value to Halma."

There are no further details to be disclosed for Dharmash Mistry 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 / Giles Robinson	[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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