Smart Metering Systems PLC Appointment of new Non-Executive Director (7313C)

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RNS Number : 7313C

Smart Metering Systems PLC

24 January 2018

Smart Metering Systems plc

("SMS" or "the Company")

Appointment of new Non-Executive Director

Smart Metering Systems plc (AIM: SMS.L) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Olsen as Non-Executive Director of the Company.

Ms Olsen, aged 51, is an information technology specialist who has previously held roles as Chief Information Officer with NHS Property Services Ltd and Cushman & Wakefield Ltd, amongst others. Ms Olsen has also held senior roles with Capgemini Plc, Towry Law Ltd and BAA Plc.

Ms Olsen shall chair a newly created Information Technology Committee of the Board, with a remit to review and provide strategic guidance on development of the Company's technology programmes.

Willie MacDiarmid, Chairman of SMS, commented:

"The Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Kelly to the Board of SMS. SMS considers technology to be a core component of our business and this appointment demonstrates the commitment to technology at the most senior level of the business."

Kelly Olsen, newly-appointed Non-Executive Director of SMS, commented:

"I am delighted to be joining SMS and to be given the opportunity to help provide strategic direction in relation to SMS's technology platforms and initiatives, in particular. I look forward to working with the executives, non-executives and all members of staff to help as the company seeks to continue its growth in the domestic smart metering market."

For further Information:

 
Smart Metering Systems plc        0141 249 3850 
Alan Foy, CEO 
Craig McGinn, Company Secretary 
 
 
  Cenkos Securities plc             0131 220 6939 / 0207 397 8900 
Neil McDonald 
Beth McKiernan 
 
Kreab                             020 7074 1800 
Matthew Jervois 
Daniel Holgersson 
 

Other Information

In relation to the appointment of Ms Olsen, the Company confirms that there is no further information to be disclosed under paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules for Companies save as disclosed below:

 
Full Name:                            Kelly Olsen 
 
Age:                                  51 
 
Current Directorships /Partnerships    Olsen Purdy Associates Ltd 
 

Notes to Editors

About Smart Metering Systems

Established in 1995, Smart Metering Systems plc, headquartered in Glasgow, connects, owns and operates gas and electricity meters on behalf of major energy companies. The Company's full end to end energy management services and consultancy business support large blue chip companies in the UK, through a network of offices in Livingston, Cardiff, Cambridge, Bolton, Doncaster, Rugby, and Normanton.

The Company's services also include infrastructure design, installation, consultancy and project management services for new gas, electricity, water and telecoms connections for licenced energy and telecoms suppliers, end consumers and the UK's licenced electricity Distribution Network Owners (DNO's).

The Company was admitted to the AIM market in July 2011 and is now part of the FTSE AIM 50 index. For more information on SMS please visit the Company's website: www.sms-plc.com.

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