– UK, East Grinstead – Judges Scientific PLC (LON: JDG), the group focused on acquiring and developing companies in the scientific instrument sector, today announced the appointment of Lushani Kodituwakku to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director effective from 23 September 2020.
“We are delighted to welcome Lushani to the Group. Lushani brings extensive expertise in strategy, CDD and value creation. We look forward to her guidance over the coming years as the Group continues to execute its buy and build growth strategy.” said Board Chairman, Alex Hambro.
Lushani will also join the Remuneration committee, replacing Alex Hambro.
The Board committees will comprise as follows:
- Remuneration committee – Charles Holroyd (chair), Ralph Elman, Lushani Kodituwakku
- Audit committee – Ralph Elman (chair), Charles Holroyd, Ralph Cohen
About Lushani Kodituwakku
Lushani is the founder and CEO of Luminii Consulting, a consulting firm specialising in strategy, Commercial Due Diligence and value creation. She founded Luminii in 2017 after setting up and heading the Grant Thornton Strategy and CDD team in 2008 and holding various other senior roles with KPMG, Frost & Sullivan, PMSI and Neovian Partners.
Lushani has delivered several complex strategy & CDD projects since 1999 to large corporates, SMEs, private equity, venture capital and banks in the UK, Europe and USA looking to invest, enter new markets, diversify, redefine their business strategy and business models, making her one of the most experienced CDD and strategy advisors in the UK.
Lushani holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics with first-class honours, and a Master of Research in Management and Organisational Behaviour.
About Judges Scientific
Judges Scientific plc is a group focused on acquiring and developing companies in the scientific instrument sector. The Group consists of 18 businesses acquired since it was re-admitted to AIM in 2005.
The acquired companies are primarily UK-based with products sold worldwide to a diverse range of markets including higher education institutions, the scientific communities, manufacturers and regulatory authorities. The UK is a recognised centre of excellence for scientific instruments. The Group companies hold five Queen’s Awards for innovation and export.
The Group’s companies predominantly operate in global niche markets, with long term growth fundamentals and resilient margins.
Judges Scientific maintains a policy of selectively acquiring businesses that generate sustainable profits and cash. Shareholder returns are created through the repayment of debt, organic growth and dividends.
For more information: https://www.judges.uk.com/
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