– UK, Redditch – FW Thorpe Plc (LON: TFW) today announced the appointment of Frans Haafkens to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective immediately.
“We would like to welcome Frans to the Board as our first recognised independent non-Executive Director. He brings with him a wealth of experience to support the board following the international growth of the Group, as a result of its acquisitions, over recent years. The combination of this addition to our board, our experienced non-executives understanding the history of the Group, and our existing executive team, will enable us to continue to strive for sustainable, profitable growth into the future.” said Board CHairman, Mike Allcock.
About Frans Haafkens
Frans Haafkens is the Managing Partner at Dutch investment firm i4hi, a company having direct investments in manufacturing and technology businesses. He spent his formative years with McKinsey & Co. as well as working for a short period in the UK lighting industry.
Frans Haafkens is a Dutch national who has worked with the Group in recent years supporting the continued success of its Dutch entities, Lightronics and Famostar, both as a consultant and an investor. He is also a minority investor in Ratio Electric B.V., the recent joint venture investment by the Group.
For more information: https://www.fwthorpe.co.uk/
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