Sepura PLC Chairman and Interim CEO appointed (2346N)

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Sepura PLC

24 October 2016

24 October 2016

SEPURA PLC

Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer appointed

Sepura PLC (LSE: SEPU, "the Group"), a leading global provider of critical communications solutions, has appointed Alan Lovell as Chairman and David Barrass as Interim Chief Executive Officer, both with immediate effect.

Alan has held a number of roles as chairman, chief executive and finance director with a wide range of listed and private companies including Tamar Energy Limited, Infinis Limited, Jarvis plc, Dunlop Slazenger Group and Costain Group PLC. He qualified as a chartered accountant with Price Waterhouse.

David has held a number of chief executive roles as well as non-executive positions. These include working across a range of companies whilst an operating partner at Baird Capital, and as chief executive at ArmorGroup International PLC and The Royal Mint.

Alan is succeeding Russell King who, as announced on 16 August 2016, notified the Board that he intended to step down once a replacement had been appointed. David's appointment reflects the extended period of absence being taken by Gordon Watling, the Chief Executive Officer, on medical advice, as announced on 14 September 2016.

Richard Smith reverts to his role as Chief Financial Officer having previously also been Acting Chief Executive Officer.

Nigel Smith, Non-Executive Director, commented:

"I am delighted that both Alan and David are joining the business today. They bring extensive experience and expertise to build on our excellent products and premier technologies.

"Their leadership will be invaluable to the Board and senior management team as we continue to focus on converting our strong pipeline of sales opportunities, reducing costs and improving cash generation."

There are no other disclosures to be made pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13 other than as set out in the appendix to this announcement.

For information please contact:

 
 Sepura 
  Nigel Smith - Non-Executive Director     [phone] 
 Instinctif Partners 
  Adrian Duffield/Kay Larsen/Chantal 
  Woolcock                                [phone] 
 

Appendix

Alan Lovell was a director of Conder UK Limited which went into receivership in September 1992.

David Barrass was a director of Presentation Services Group Limited and its subsidiary PSL Quorum Management Limited which went into administration in July 2004.

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