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AB Dynamics plc announced the appointment of Julie Armstrong as a non-executive Director, effective May 14, 2025. Richard Hickinbotham will retire by August 2026, at which time Julie Armstrong will succeed him as Chair of the Company's Remuneration Committee. Julie Armstrong, aged 55, currently holds a directorship at SIG Group Life Assurance Scheme Trustees Limited.
| Date | 14 May 2025 |
| Time | 07:00:07 |
| Category | Board changes |
| ID | 5184I |
14 May 2025
AB Dynamics plc
Directorate changes
AB Dynamics plc ("AB Dynamics", or the "Company"), the designer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced testing, simulation and measurement products to the global transport market, announces the following Board changes.
Appointment of non-executive Director
Julie Armstrong will be appointed to the Board as a non-executive Director with effect from 14 May 2025.
Julie is the Chief People Officer of SIG plc, the FTSE 250 supplier of specialist insulation and building products to customers across Europe. Prior to her current position, Julie joined smart energy meter provider Calisen Group in 2020, and was a member of the senior management team throughout its take private the following year. Earlier in her career, Julie held senior HR positions across a range of sectors including telecoms, retail, financial services, aerospace and travel businesses, including Thomas Cook plc and BAE Systems plc.
Julie is a qualified coach through the London School of Coaching and the Chartered Institute of Management.
Committee changes
As the Company disclosed in its Annual Report and Accounts 2024, Richard Hickinbotham has notified the Board of his decision to retire by August 2026. At the time Richard retires, Julie will be appointed as Chair of the Company's Remuneration Committee, succeeding Richard.
Disclosures required pursuant to Schedule Two, paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:
Julie Ann Armstrong, aged 55, holds or has held the following appointments in the last five years:
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Past directorships held within the last five years |
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SIG Group Life Assurance Scheme Trustees Limited |
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There are no other disclosures required in accordance with Schedule Two, paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules.
Enquiries:
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AB Dynamics plc |
01225 860 200 |
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Dr James Routh, Chief Executive Officer |
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Sarah Matthews-DeMers, Chief Financial Officer |
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Peel Hunt LLP (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker) |
0207 418 8900 |
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Mike Bell |
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Ed Allsopp |
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Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited (Joint Broker) |
0207 710 7600 |
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Matthew Blawat Harry Billen |
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Teneo |
0207 353 4200 |
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James Macey White Matt Low |
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The person responsible for arranging the release of this information is David Forbes, Company Secretary.
About AB Dynamics plc
AB Dynamics is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced testing, simulation and measurement products to the global transport market.
AB Dynamics is an international group of companies headquartered in Bradford on Avon. AB Dynamics currently supplies all the major automotive manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers and service providers, who routinely use the Group's products to test and verify vehicle safety systems and dynamics.