Smiths Group appoints new board member

Published 07/01/2025, 15:02
Smiths Group appoints new board member

LONDON - Smiths Group (OTC:SMGZY) PLC, a global technology company, announced the appointment of Simon Pryce as an independent Non-executive Director effective February 1, 2025. Pryce will also join the company's Audit & Risk Committee upon his appointment.

The company's Chairman, Steve Williams, welcomed the addition of Pryce to the board, highlighting his extensive experience in leading customer-focused global industrial manufacturing and service businesses, as well as his proven track record in value creation. Williams noted that Pryce's expertise aligns closely with Smiths Group's core markets and operations, which is expected to contribute significantly to the board's efforts in accelerating the company's growth strategy.

Simon Pryce currently serves as the Chief Executive of RS Group plc, a FTSE-listed global distributor of industrial products and services. He took on the role in April 2023, following a tenure as Chief Executive of Ultra Electronics Holdings plc from 2018 to 2022 and BBA Aviation plc from 2007 to 2018. Pryce also has experience as a non-executive Director and Remuneration Committee Chairman at RS Group before becoming its CEO. His background includes chartered accountancy and leadership roles in banking, finance, and global engineering businesses.

Smiths Group has not disclosed any additional information regarding the appointment as per the requirements of LR 6.4.6. The announcement is based on a press release statement from Smiths Group PLC.

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