GKN PLC - Confirmation of Board and Senior Management Changes

PR Newswire
London, October 3

Confirmation of GKN plc Board and senior management changes

Further to the announcement made on 14 September 2017, GKN plc advises that:

1. The leaving date of Adam Walker, Group Finance Director, has been agreed as 10^th November 2017. Jos Sclater will take over that role from the same date.

2. Phil Swash, Chief Executive GKN Driveline, will assume responsibility for the Wheels and Structures and OffHighway Powertrain businesses which currently report to Adam, from 1^st November 2017. His title will change to Chief Executive, GKN Automotive to reflect his expanded responsibilities.

3. Hans Büthker, currently CEO Fokker Technologies, will assume the role of Chief Executive, GKN Aerospace from 1 January 2018 and will become a member of the Executive Committee from that date. Hans joined GKN with the acquisition of Fokker Technologies in 2015 and has held a number of roles within Fokker and its former owners Arle and Stork over the past 20 years.

Further Enquiries Analysts/Investors:

Guy Stainer, Investor Relations Director, GKN plc

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Media:

Andrew Lorenz, FTI Consulting

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Nicola Foster, Head of Group Communications, GKN plc

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