Smiths Group announces Karin Hoeing to its Board as upcoming Independent Director

– UK, London –  Smiths Group PLC (LON: SMIN) today announces the appointment of Karin Hoeing as an independent non-executive Director and a member of the Remuneration Committee with effect from 2 April 2020.

“I am delighted that Karin has agreed to join the Smiths Board. She has held a wide variety of operational and functional positions at Schlumberger and now at BAE Systems, working in countries around the globe. Her international experience in aerospace and the oil and gas industry will bring invaluable insight to the Board’s discussions.” said Smiths Chairman Sir George Buckley.

About Karin Hoeing

Karin Hoeing is BAE Systems plc Group Human Resources Director and joined the company in February 2018 from Schlumberger, the multi-national oil services company, where she was President, Wireline, responsible for leading one of the company’s major international business divisions. Prior to her appointment as President, Wireline, Karin held a number of senior HR, marketing, technology and line management leadership positions across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, during a career spanning more than 20 years at the company.

Karin is a German national and holds a degree of Diploma Geophysics from the University of Hamburg, Germany.

For more information: https://www.smiths.com

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