Oxford Instruments appoints new independent director

Published 17/02/2025, 09:56
Oxford Instruments appoints new independent director

OXFORD, UK - Oxford Instruments (LON:OXIG) plc, a leading provider of high technology products and services, announced today the appointment of Rowena Innocent as an Independent (LON:IOG) Non-Executive Director. Innocent will assume her new role on the Board immediately and participate in the audit and risk, nomination, remuneration, and sustainability committees.

Innocent currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Ultraleap Limited, known for its advanced hand tracking and mid-air haptic technologies. Her extensive background spans over three decades in high-tech product design and manufacturing. She is recognized as a Chartered Engineer and is an alumna of the University of Leicester, where she earned a degree in Physics with Astrophysics.

Her career includes significant roles such as the Group Head of STEM strategy at Spectris (LON:SXS) and engineering leadership positions at Malvern Panalytical, General Electric (NYSE:GE), and Druck. Additionally, Innocent contributes to the academic and advisory spheres as an Aegis Professor for Technology, Innovation and Equality and Chair of the IAB School of Physics at the University of Bristol.

Neil Carson, Chair of Oxford Instruments, expressed confidence in Innocent's alignment with the company's core values of engineering, research, and development. He highlighted her technical expertise and commercial insight as valuable additions to the Board.

Innocent does not currently hold any shares in Oxford Instruments, and there are no further disclosures required under the UK Listing Rules regarding her appointment.

This announcement is based on a press release statement from Oxford Instruments plc.

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