Essentra Plc
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Made up of three global divisions, Essentra is a leading provider of essential components and solutions. Every day we produce and distribute millions of small but essential products.
Our international network extends to 34 countries and includes c. 50 principal manufacturing facilities, 32 sales and distribution operations and 3 research & development centres.
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Board of Directors
Jeff Harris
Non-Executive Chairman
Appointed to the Board: May 2005 Committee membership: Nomination (Chairman) External appointments: Non-Executive Director and the Senior Independent Director of Synergy Health plc. Past appointments: Chief Executive & Chairman of Alliance UniChem plc, Non-Executive Chairman of Bunzl plc, Non-Executive Director of Associated British Foods plc, Non-Executive Chairman of Cookson Group plc and Non-Executive Director of WH Smith plc. Chairman of Essentra since its formation in 2005, Jeff has played a key role in ensuring continuity upon demerger and in the subsequent development of the Company. Jeff is a Chartered Accountant, having spent over 25 years working in public companies, and brings a wealth of experience to Essentra.
Colin Day
Chief Executive
Appointed to the Board: April 2011 Committee membership: External appointments: Non-Executive Director of Amec Foster Wheeler plc. Past appointments: Chief Financial Officer at Aegis Group plc, Non-Executive Director of Easyjet plc, Imperial Tobacco Group plc, Cadbury plc and WPP Group plc. Prior to joining Essentra, Colin was Chief Financial Officer at Reckitt Benckiser Group plc for over ten years. In addition to leading the finance function Colin was instrumental in both mergers and acquisition activity and the development of group strategy. Prior to joining Reckitt Benckiser, Colin held a range of senior finance and operational positions at a variety of companies.
Tommy Breen
Non-Executive Director
Appointed to the Board: April 2015 Committee membership: Audit, Remuneration and Nomination External appointments: Chief Executive of DCC plc Tommy is currently Chief Executive of DCC plc, an international sales, marketing, distribution and business support services group, headquartered in Dublin and with operations in 13 countries. Tommy brings significant experience to Essentra, in particular of growing diverse businesses both organically and via acquisition during his 30-year career with DCC.
Terry Twigger
Senior Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed to the Board: June 2009 Committee membership: Audit (Chairman), Nomination, Remuneration External appointments: Senior Independent Non - Executive Director & Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of X Power Limited with effect from 1 January 2015. Past appointments: Chief Executive of Meggitt plc, Director of Lucas plc. Terry has considerable mergers and acquisitions experience and has also held a number of senior finance roles, including having previously been Finance Director of Meggitt plc. Prior to his retirement in 2013, Terry was Chief Executive of Meggitt plc.
Jon Green
Company Secretary & General Counsel
Jon Green joined Essentra in March 2005, and was appointed Company Secretary & General Counsel in July 2005. Prior to joining Essentra, Jon worked as an in-house lawyer for a number of large international businesses, including Hays plc and Unilever plc. Jon is a qualified solicitor.
Peter Hill
Non-Executive Director
Appointed to the Board: July 2013 Committee membership: Audit, Remuneration and Nomination External appointments: Chairman of Alent plc and of Volution Group plc, Non-Executive Director of the Royal Air Force. Past appointments: Chief Executive of Laird plc, Executive Director of Constain Group plc, Non-Executive Director of Cookson Group plc, Meggitt plc and Oxford Instruments plc, Non-Executive Board member of UK Trade and Investment. Peter is currently Chairman of the speciality chemicals business Alent plc, where he also chairs the Nominations Committee. In addition, he is Non-Executive Chairman of Volution Group plc, a leading supplier of ventilation products. Peter brings a wealth of experience to Essentra, gained in particular in increasingly senior operational and strategic executive roles, and has also served on a number of Boards in a Non-Executive capacity for over 20 years.
Lorraine Trainer
Non-Executive Director
Appointed to the Board: July 2013 Committee membership: Remuneration (Chairman), Audit, Nomination External appointments: Non-Executive Director and the Senior Independent Director of Jupiter Fund Management plc. Past appointments: Non-Executive Director of Aegis Group plc and Colt Group S.A. Lorraine began her executive career at Citibank, and has some 20 years\' experience in Human Resources at such blue-chip companies as the London Stock Exchange and Coutts NatWest Group. Lorraine currently combines her Board work with consultancy at and around Board level in Director development.