Oxford Instruments Appointment of Chairman

 
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Release date: Monday 26 November 2018 
 
Oxford Instruments plc 
 
Appointment of Non-Executive Chairman 
 
 
Oxford Instruments plc, a leading provider of high-technology products, systems 
and services for industry and research, today announces the appointment of Neil 
Carson as Non-Executive Chairman.  He will join the Board with effect from 1st 
December 2018. 
 
Neil Carson is an experienced Chairman and Non-Executive Director.  He is 
currently Chairman of TT Electronics plc and Deputy Chairman at TI Fluid 
Systems plc.  He has previously held Non-Executive Director roles at Paypoint 
plc and Amec Foster Wheeler plc and was Chief Executive of Johnson Matthey plc 
for 10 years until September 2014.  After completing an engineering degree, he 
joined Johnson Matthey in 1980 where he held several senior management 
positions in both the United Kingdom and United States. 
 
Stephen Blair, Interim Chairman of Oxford Instruments, said:  "Following the 
sad passing of Alan Thomson in July, we have undertaken a comprehensive process 
resulting in the selection of Neil Carson as Chairman. Neil has a proven track 
record of delivering growth in both Executive and Non-Executive positions.  His 
experience will help us to further build on the Horizon strategy and achieve 
our goals." 
 
Neil Carson commented:  "I am delighted to be joining Oxford Instruments at an 
exciting time as the Horizon strategy is starting to deliver positive results. 
I look forward to working with Ian, Steve and the rest of the Board to help the 
Group achieve its full potential and continue to offer the high technology 
products and services that delight the ever-expanding customer base." 
 
Ian Barkshire, Oxford Instruments' Chief Executive said, "I welcome Neil to the 
Board and look forward to working closely with him.  I am thrilled that we have 
found someone whose skills and experience so closely match the Company's 
requirements at this time.  I and the rest of the Board would also like to 
thank Steve for all he has done as Interim Chairman." 
 
The Company confirms there are no further details that are required to be 
disclosed under paragraph LR9.6.13 of the UK Listing Rules in respect of Neil 
Carson. 
 
Enquiries: 
 
Oxford Instruments plc 
Tel:  01865 393200 
 
Ian Barkshire, Chief Executive 
 
Gavin Hill, Group Finance Director 
 
MHP Communications 
Tel:  020 3128 8100 
 
Rachel Hirst/ Jamie Ricketts 
 
 
 
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