– UK, Cambridge – Sepura Plc, a leading global provider of critical communications solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment today of Russell King as independent Non-Executive Director and as a member of its Audit, Nominations and Remuneration Committees.
Russell King is a highly experienced board-level executive and has deployed his strong strategic and human capital skills across a number of sectors including technology, industrials, chemicals and mining. Mr King is currently Senior Independent Non-executive Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee of Aggreko plc, Non-executive Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee of Spectris plc, and a Non-executive Director of Interserve plc.
Further to his board positions, Mr King is a senior adviser to Heidrick & Struggles and is the founder of Sorrett Advisors. During his career Mr King has been Chief Strategy Officer of Anglo American plc and spent over 20 years at ICI, working within its fertiliser, petrochemical and paint businesses.
John Hughes, Chairman of Sepura, said: “I am delighted that Russell has agreed to join the Board of Sepura. Russell’s proven strategic and international business skills will add great value as we continue to develop the focus of the Company and enter new geographical markets to accelerate the growth of the Group.”
About Sepura
Sepura is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of digital radios, infrastructure and applications for Professional Mobile Radio (“PMR”) users, providing specialist solutions for the public safety, transportation, oil and gas, mining, utilities, industrial and other commercial sectors.
Headquartered in Cambridge, England and employing over 400 staff, Sepura was admitted to the Official List of the London Stock Exchange on 3 August 2007.
- Disclaimer - News, data, and statements included in this release are intended exclusively for general information purposes. Talent4Boards does not guarantee that news is accurate or about the correct person and accepts neither liability for the consequences of the reader’s reliance, nor responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Nothing in this release should be considered for decisions about referred securities. Products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.