Sepura appoints Alan Lovell as Chairman and David Barrass as Interim Chief Executive Officer

Sepura has appointed Alan Lovell as the Chairman and David Barrass as the Interim Chief Executive Officer, both with immediate effect.

Extensive experience

Alan has held a number of roles as Chairman, Chief Executive, and Finance Director with a wide range of listed and private companies including Tamar Energy Limited, Infinis Limited, Jarvis plc, Dunlop Slazenger Group and Costain Group PLC.

David has held a number of Chief Executive roles as well as non-executive positions. These include working across a range of companies whilst an operating partner at Baird Capital, and as chief executive at ArmorGroup International PLC and The Royal Mint.

Alan succeeds Russell King who, as announced on 16th August 2016, notified the Board that he intended to step down once a replacement had been appointed. David’s appointment reflects the extended period of absence being taken by Gordon Watling, Chief Executive Officer, on medical advice, as announced on 14th September 2016.

Building on excellent products range

Richard Smith reverts to his role as Chief Financial Officer having previously been Acting Chief Executive Officer.

Nigel Smith, Non-Executive Director, commented: “I am delighted that both Alan and David are joining the business today. They bring extensive experience and expertise to build on our excellent products and premier technologies.”

“Their leadership will be invaluable to the Board and senior management team as we continue to focus on converting our strong pipeline of sales opportunities, reducing costs and improving cash generation.”