– UK, Thornton Cleveleys – Victrex plc (LON: VCT), an innovative world leader in high-performance polymer solutions, today announced the appointment of Dr. Vivienne Cox CBE to its Board as a non-executive director and Chair-designate of the Board, to succeed Larry Pentz.
The appointment will be effective from 1st December 2021 as a non-executive director, as Chair-designate from 1st January 2022.
About Vivienne Cox
Vivienne Cox has a wealth of experience in executive and non-executive roles over nearly 40 years, with a particular focus on sustainability, innovation, and alternative energy. She is currently a non-executive Director of GlaxoSmithKline plc and Stena AB in Sweden. Until recently she was Chair of Vallourec SA, a global manufacturing company providing solutions to the energy and industrial sectors. Vivienne was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2016 for services to the economy and sustainability.
Her executive career included 28 years at BP plc, where, after joining as a graduate trainee, she was latterly CEO of BP Alternative Energy, establishing and developing the Group’s renewable energy businesses. She also served on the Group Executive Committee as CEO and Executive Vice-President of BP Gas, Power & Renewables, one of the Group’s three reporting segments.
Commenting on the appointment: Vivienne Cox, Chair-designate of Victrex, said: “I am delighted to be joining Victrex. The Group is emerging strongly from the impact of COVID-19 and with significant growth opportunities and a clear sustainability agenda through products offering environmental and societal benefit, I believe we are particularly well positioned for the years ahead.
About Victrex
Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance polymer solutions, focused on the strategic markets of Automotive, Aerospace, Energy, Electronics, and Medical. Every day, millions of people rely on products or applications which contain our sustainable materials, from smartphones, aeroplanes, and cars to oil & gas operations and medical devices. With over 40 years of experience, we are moving beyond the polymer into semi-finished and finished products which shape future performance for our customers and our markets, provide environmental and societal benefit for customers and drive value for our shareholders.
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