John Wood Group PLC (“Wood”) announces that David Lockwood OBE will join Wood as a Non-Executive Director on 12 March 2024.
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David brings over 35 years of experience from across global engineering and technology companies. He is currently Chief Executive Officer of Babcock International Group PLC (LSE: BAB), a FTSE 250 aerospace and defence company, a position he has held since September 2020.
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David was previously CEO of Cobham plc, a British aerospace and defence company. Prior to that, he was CEO of Laird plc, a British technology company, from 2012 to 2016. His career also includes senior management roles at BT Global Services, BAE Systems and Thales Corporation.
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David has a degree in Mathematics from the University of York and is a chartered accountant. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Royal Society of Arts and Commerce. He received an OBE for services to industry in Scotland in 2011.
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There are no other details which require to be disclosed under the Listing Rules LR 9.6.13 and David does not have any interest in the shares of Wood.
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Roy Franklin, Chair of Wood’s Board, said:
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“David brings significant experience of leading global engineering and technology companies, and I am delighted to welcome him to the Board. He is an innovative leader who has led large-scale company transformations and consistently delivered value for shareholders, making him a strong addition to Wood’s Board.”