Oxford Instruments Regulatory News (OXIG)

10 May 2006 07:00

Oxford Instruments PLC10 May 2006 Oxford Instruments plc - Board Changes Oxford Instruments plc, a leading provider of high-technology tools and systemsfor industry and research, announces that Martin Lamaison will be retiring asGroup Financial Director with effect from 7th August 2006. Martin has been withOxford Instruments plc since 1985 and during that time has played a significantrole in the development of the Group. Kevin Boyd, currently Group Finance Director of Radstone Technology plc willjoin the Oxford Instruments plc Board of Directors on 8th August 2006 as GroupFinance Director. Kevin Boyd, aged 41, joined the Radstone Technology Board in2003 and was previously the Finance Director of Siroyan Limited and has heldsenior finance positions within the TI Group. Kevin qualified as a CharteredAccountant with Arthur Andersen and is also a Chartered Engineer. Oxford Instruments plc will be announcing its preliminary results on 13th June2006. Jonathan Flint, Oxford Instruments' Chief Executive, said: "On behalf of the Board, I thank Martin for his outstanding contribution toOxford Instruments over the years. His high standards and extensive experiencehave been reflected in the strength of the finance function throughout thebusiness. I also thank him personally for his steadfast support since myappointment in April 2005. We all wish him well in his retirement. "We are delighted with the appointment of Kevin and believe that hiswide-ranging business experience will be a great asset to the Group as itcontinues to evolve and grow. It is good news for all Oxford Instrumentsstakeholders that we have been able to effect a smooth succession and attractanother top class executive to the Board." In accordance with paragraph 9.6.13 (1) of the Listing Rules, we notify thatKevin Boyd is not a current director of any other publicly quoted company.There are no further details to be disclosed under paragraph 9.6.13 (2) to(6) of the Listing Rules. Enquiries:Oxford Instruments plc 01865 881437Jonathan Flint, Chief Executive OfficerMartin Lamaison, Financial Director Hogarth Partnership 020 7357 9477Rachel HirstAndrew Jaques Notes to Editors Oxford Instruments has a broad range of capabilities which provide the tools,processes and solutions needed to advance fundamental nanoscience research andits transfer into commercial nanotechnology applications. With a unique set oftechnologies to enable the manipulation and observation of matter at thesmallest scales, Oxford Instruments offers solutions for the fabrication andcharacterisation of nanoscale materials, structures and devices, andenvironments in which to perform fundamental nanoscience. The first technology business to be spun out from Oxford University over fortyyears ago, Oxford Instruments today employs over 1,200 people, operatingglobally, and is listed on the London Stock Exchange (OXIG). This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange