News releaseDirectorate ChangeThe Board of Tomkins announces today that Kenneth Lever is to step down from the Board as Finance Director as at the end of the Group's third quarter, today, 1st October, 2007. The Board also announces that John Zimmerman, who has been the Group's Vice President - Corporate Development since 1999, will become Chief Financial Officer and is to join the Board as from today, 1st October, 2007. Mr. Lever has served as Finance Director since November 1999 and the Board and Mr Lever have agreed that Mr Lever may pursue other interests. Mr Lever has agreed to assist with an orderly transition of responsibilities until 31 October 2007. The Board would like to express its sincere thanks to Mr. Lever for his contribution and effort since he joined Tomkins in November 1999. Chairman David Newlands said: "I am very grateful to Ken for making such a major contribution to Tomkins over a long period. On behalf of the Board, I would like to extend him every good wish for the future. I am also delighted that John Zimmerman has agreed to take up the role of Chief Financial Officer. I have worked with John for a number of years and wish him every success in his new role." Following Mr. Zimmerman's promotion David J. Carroll, currently Executive Vice President - Special Projects, will become Executive Vice President – Corporate Development. Tomkins will announce its third quarter results on 7th November, 2007. Enquiries: Rollo Head / Clare Strange Tomkins plc |
