– UK, Melksham – Avon Protection PLC (LON: AVON) today announced the appointment of Jos Sclater as CEO, with effect from 16 January 2023.
Bruce Thompson will continue in the role of Executive Chair until Jos starts in January, before reverting to his previous role as Non-Executive Chair.
“I am delighted to welcome Jos to Avon Protection and the Board looks forward to working with him. He brings a wealth of experience in leadership roles and an impressive track record of value creation within global manufacturing businesses. His expertise in a range of disciplines and deep experience in the international Defence industry make him a standout choice to lead Avon Protection as CEO.” said Executive Chair, Bruce Thompson.
About Jos Sclater
Jos Sclater joins Avon Protection having spent the last 3 years as Group CFO at Ultra Electronics plc. Jos led a broad-based transformation program focused on improving growth and efficiency in this role. He also had Group-wide responsibility for the Finance, Treasury, IT, Procurement, Transformation, Continuous Improvement, and Risk functions as well as direct oversight of Ultra’s Forensic Technology and Energy businesses. Before this Jos was Group CFO at Castrol Lubricants and, before that, spent 7 years at GKN plc, including as Group CFO and Director of Corporate Finance & Strategy.
Jos started his career as a qualified solicitor and held in-house legal and M&A roles at ICI plc, AkzoNobel N.V,. and GKN plc.
Jos Sclater said: “Avon Protection is a business with a proud history and an exciting future, and I am delighted to have been asked to take the CEO role. The Group has unique technologies with global market-leading positions in respiratory and head protection markets. I am excited by its growth potential, and I very much look forward to leading the next stage of its development.”
About Avon protection
Avon Protection designs and produces life-critical personal protection solutions for the world’s militaries and first responders. With a portfolio that includes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, respiratory, and head protection products, our mission is to enhance the performance, efficiency, and capability of our customers while providing ever-increasing levels of protection.
Avon Protection operates from six sites employing approximately 1,000 people and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
For more information: https://www.avon-protection-plc.com/
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