– UK, London – Elementis plc (LON: ELM), global specialty chemicals company, today announced the appointment of current Senior Independent Director John O’Higgins as Non-Executive Chairman, effective from 1 September 2021.
Steve Good, Non-Executive Director since 20 October 2014 will succeed John as Senior Independent Director, with effect from 1 September 2021.
The Company thanks Andrew for his strong leadership, hard work, and commitment over the past seven years. As Chairman, Andrew has overseen the transformation of the Company into a higher quality business and leaves the Company well-positioned for continued success.
John O’Higgins will also chair the Nomination Committee.
About John O’Higgins
John was appointed as a Non-Executive Director on 4 February 2020 and became Senior Independent Director on 29 April 2020. Before joining Elementis, John served as chief executive of Spectris plc from January 2006 to September 2018, leading the business through a period of significant strategic transformation and development. Before Spectris plc, John spent 14 years at Honeywell International in several senior management roles.
John O’Higgins commented: “On behalf of the Board and everyone at Elementis, I would like to thank Andrew for the enormous contribution he has made during his tenure as Chairman and to wish him the very best for the future. It is a great honor to take on the role of Chair at Elementis. I look forward to working with Paul, the executive team, and the Board to continue to execute the Group’s strategy and deliver our medium-term performance objectives.”
For more information: https://www.elementis.com/
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