Smiths Group Management Change

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Smiths Group PLC
27 October 2014
 



 

News Release

London, 27 October 2014

For immediate release

 

 

Smiths Group Management Change

The Board of Smiths Group plc announces that Peter Turner has informed it of his intention to step down as Finance Director to pursue opportunities outside the Group. Peter will remain in his role for the next six months while a search for his successor is undertaken.  The Board thanks him for his contribution and years of service.

 

Peter Turner said: "I feel it is time for me to take on new challenges and develop my career. I have enjoyed my five years with Smiths and I thank Philip and all my colleagues at Smiths for their understanding and support."

 

Chief Executive Philip Bowman said: "I have enjoyed working with Peter and I warmly thank him for the support he has given me and the Board over the past five years.  I wish him well in his future career."

 

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Smiths Group

Smiths is a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange (SMIN) and operates a sponsored level one ADR programme (SMGZY). A world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies, Smiths Group delivers products and services for the threat & contraband detection, medical devices, energy and communications markets worldwide. Our products and services make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Smiths Group employs around 23,000 people in over 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths.com


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