The Vitec Group PLC
14 June 2004
14 June 2004
The Vitec Group plc
Michael Harper appointed Non-Executive Director
The Vitec Group plc, ('Vitec'), the international supplier of products, services
and solutions to the Broadcast, Entertainment and Media industries, announces
that Mr Michael Harper has today been appointed as a Non-Executive Director.
Mr Harper, 59, is chief executive of Kidde plc, the international fire
protection business. He currently holds Non-Executive posts at Ricardo plc and
Umeco plc.
Having spent the early part of his career with Vickers in a variety of senior
roles Mr Harper was appointed Managing Director of Graviner Limited in 1984 and
became the Managing Director of the Kidde Division of Williams plc in 1988. He
served as a director of Williams plc from 1998 and became Chief Executive of
Kidde plc at the time of its demerger from Williams in November 2000.
He holds a First Class BSc Honours Degree in Engineering from Kings College,
London and a MSc in Operational Research and Management Studies from Imperial
College, London.
Alison Carnwath, Chairman of The Vitec Group, commented:
'We are delighted to welcome Michael Harper to the Board. His operational
experience, management expertise and his extensive knowledge of the challenges
facing high precision engineering companies will be a great asset to Vitec.'
It is confirmed, pursuant to the Listing Rules, that Mr Harper does not have any
disclosure to be made under paragraph 6.F.2 (b) to (g), inclusive, of the
Listing Rules.
Contacts:
The Vitec Group plc Gareth Rhys Williams 020 8939 4651
Financial Dynamics Rob Gurner 020 7269 7221
Notes to Editors
The Vitec Group plc
The Vitec Group supplies a wide range of equipment and services to the
broadcasting, entertainment and photographic industries. Its products are
distributed in nearly 100 countries, either through dealerships or direct to the
end user or corporate sector, and it has manufacturing facilities in four
countries. The Vitec Group is a major force in its chosen specialised fields.
More information can be found at: www.vitecgroup.com.
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