Dialight plc ("Dialight" or the "Group")

Board role changes

Dialight plc (LSE: DIA.L), the global leader in LED lighting for heavy industrial applications, today announces changes in the Board chair and other Board roles that will all take effect on 10 September 2021.

Chair

David Blood has indicated to the Board that it is an appropriate time for him to step down as Chair, following two years in the role.  The Board has accepted his decision and wishes to place on record its gratitude to him for his significant contribution in the role.  David will remain on the Board as a non-executive director of Dialight. 

Following an externally facilitated review, the Board has asked Karen Oliver to take on the position of Chair and she has accepted.  Karen has been a non-executive director of Dialight since 1 April 2020 and has extensive experience across a range of industrial sectors.  Karen will also assume the role of chair of the Nominations Committee.  The Board considers Karen to be independent upon her appointment as Board chair. 

Senior Independent Director

Dialight has previously announced that Stephen Bird will step down as a director and as the Board's Senior Independent Director as he nears 9 years on the Board.  David Thomas will become the Board's Senior Independent Director in addition to his continuing role as chair of the Audit Committee

Other changes

Gaelle Hotellier will assume responsibility as the workforce engagement non-executive director alongside her existing duties as chair of the Remuneration Committee. 

Gotthard Haug will be appointed to the Audit Committee.

David Blood commented:

"The past two years have been a period of great change at Dialight, yet also a time for stabilisation.  I am greatly encouraged to see the continuing improvement in the Group's performance.  I am pleased to be able to hand over to Karen and for her, and Fariyal, to guide the Group through its next phase of growth.  I will remain on the Board and fully engaged, confident that the leadership of the Group is in good hands."

Karen Oliver commented:

"I am really excited to take on the position of Chair and work closely with Fariyal and the board of directors to implement the next phase of our growth strategy and create sustainable value for our shareholders and customers. I am very impressed with the commitment of the Dialight team and their achievements during the challenges of Covid-19, and believe the progress over the past two years has put Dialight in a strong position to capitalise on the transition to LED lighting and benefit from further growth opportunities in LED electronic components."

There are no further matters to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of article 7 of EU Regulation 596/2014

The person responsible for arranging release of this announcement on behalf of Dialight plc is Richard Allan, General Counsel and Company Secretary of Dialight plc.

Contact:     

Richard Allan

General Counsel and Company Secretary

Tel: +44 (0) 7740 882 227

About Dialight:

Dialight (LSE: DIA.L) is a global leader in sustainable LED lighting for industrial applications. Dialight's LED products are providing the next generation of lighting solutions that deliver reduced energy consumption and create a safer working environment. Our products are specifically designed to provide superior operational performance, reliability and durability, reducing energy consumption and ongoing maintenance and achieving a rapid return on investment.  The company is headquartered in the UK, with operations in the Australia, Dubai, Germany, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, UK and USA. To find out more about Dialight, visit www.dialight.com.