TPT March 2018

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New Victrex CEO to help execute growth strategy for company

applications in a range of key industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, manufacturing and engineering, and medical has seen good progress over the past 24 years with Dave Hummel as chief executive. Mr Hummel said, “Jakob joins Victrex at a very good time for the business as we continue to perform well in all areas.” Mr Sigurdsson commented, “It is a privilege to become the chief executive of such a highly regarded global company. I now look forward to executing on growth opportunities over the coming years for Victrex, as well as for our partners and customers around the globe.” Victrex plc – UK Email: customerservice@victrex.com Website: www.victrex.com

JACOK Sigurdsson joined Victrex in September 2017 as CEO-designate, and became CEO on 1 October, succeeding Dave Hummel, who retired after 24 years as CEO. Victrex, headquartered in the UK, delivers a wide range of high- performance polyaryletherketone (PAEK) polymer-based materials and technologies, from new polymers to product forms such as film, piping and UD-tape, as well as selected parts for applications that include gears and dental discs. Chairman Larry Pentz said, “I am delighted that Jakob has joined Victrex. With his track record of making markets and delivering growth, the board believes he is a strong fit for Victrex, as we focus on executing our polymer, forms and parts strategy over the coming years.” Driving polyetheretherketones such as Victrex™ PEEK into new

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