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Johnson Matthey Appoints New Non-Executive Director

Johnson Matthey Plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Mottershead as a non-executive director of the company with effect from 27th January 2015

27 January 2015

Chris, aged 59, is currently Vice Principal, Research and Innovation, at King's College London where he has worked since 2009. Prior to joining King's College, Chris had a 30 year career at BP, most recently as Global Advisor on Energy Security and Climate Change.

Prior to this, he was Technology Vice President for the Global Gas, Power and Renewables businesses, and was also the technical manager for its North Sea exploration and production activities.

Chris has an Applied Physics degree, an MSc in Cybernetics, is a Chartered Electrical Engineer, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Chris also serves as a non-executive director of the Carbon Trust, the Francis Crick Institute Limited and Imanova Limited. He is chair of the Transport Energy Task Force and a governor of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

There are no disclosures required in respect of Chris Mottershead pursuant to Rule 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority.

Commenting on the appointment, Tim Stevenson, Chairman of Johnson Matthey, said: "I am delighted to welcome Chris Mottershead to the board of Johnson Matthey as a non-executive director. Chris brings a wealth of relevant industrial and academic knowledge as well as experience in energy technology and related global sustainability issues. I look forward to his contribution to the work of the board."