– UK, Marchwood – Biome Technologies plc (LON: BIOM) today announced the appointment of Simon Herrick to its Board as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.
“We are delighted that Simon is joining us. He has wide and strong financial experience, gained from senior roles in a range of companies and business environments, which will be of great value to us in the future. We are looking forward to working with him.” said Board Chairman, John Standen.
He will assume the responsibilities previously held by Michael Kayser as Chair of the Audit and Remuneration Committees, after Michael retires from the Board at the next AGM on 21 April 2021.
John Standen added: “I would also like to take this opportunity to emphasize our thanks to Michael Kayser for his tremendous contribution to our development over the last 10 years. We wish him well.”
About Simon Herrick
Simon Herrick has significant experience in senior financial roles. He has been a Non-Executive Director and has Chaired the Audit and Remuneration Committees of Ramsdens Holdings Plc since 1 January 2017 and of FireAngel Safety Technology Group plc, having been appointed to that role on 24 September 2019.
Simon has previously served as interim CEO and interim CFO at Blancco Technology Group plc from 2017 to 2018 and interim CFO of Crew Clothing Company Limited from 2015 to 2016. He was a board director without portfolio at Debenhams from 2011 and in January 2012 was appointed CFO, a role he fulfilled until 2014. In January 2010, he was appointed as Group Finance Director of Northern Foods plc and as acting CEO from December 2010 until the company’s sale and delisting in 2011 and was previously CFO at Darty plc between 2005 and 2010.
Before the above roles, Simon had held senior finance roles at, PA Consulting Limited, Regus PLC, Hays PLC, Pepsi Cola International, and Alcatel Alsthom.
Simon qualified as a chartered accountant at Price Waterhouse in 1989. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and holds an MBA from Durham University.
About Biome Technologies plc
Biome Technologies plc is an AIM-listed, growth-orientated, commercially driven technology group. Our strategy is founded on building market-leading positions based on patented technology and serving international customers in valuable market sectors. We have chosen to do this by developing products in application areas where value-added pricing can be justified and which are not reliant on government legislation. These products are driven by customer requirements and are compatible with existing manufacturing processes. They are market rather than technology-led.
The Group comprises two divisions, Biome Bioplastics Limited and Stanelco RF Technologies Limited.
Biome Bioplastics is a leading developer of highly-functional, bio-based and biodegradable plastics. The company’s mission is to produce bioplastics that challenge the dominance of oil-based polymers.
Stanelco RF Technologies designs, builds, and services advanced radio frequency systems. Dielectric and induction heating products are at the core of a product offering that ranges from portable sealing devices to large furnaces for the fiber optics markets.
For more information: https://biometechnologiesplc.com/
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