Pursuant to recent announcements, Lamprell announces the following changes to the composition of the Board of Directors. Jean Marc Lechene has been appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director to Lamprell’s Board with effect from 9 December, 2021. In addition, Mr James Dewar has decided to step down from his role as a Non-Executive Director after more than four years on the Board, for personal reasons.
Mr Lechene has 40 years’ international experience with deep expertise in the renewables industry. In his last executive role as COO of Vestas, one of the global leaders in wind turbines, he oversaw manufacturing, procurement, safety, quality and environment processes within a global footprint covering Europe, US, China, India and Brazil. Prior to Vestas, Mr Lechene held senior management roles at Michelin and Lafarge. Mr Lechene has extensive international business experience, from strategy, to operations to change management, and his in-depth knowledge of the renewables industry will be valuable to Lamprell. Mr Lechene graduated from Ecole de Mines Paris in 1981 with an MSc in Engineering and holds an MBA from INSEAD.
Lamprell is committed to evolving the composition of its Board to ensure it remains closely aligned with delivery of the Group’s “Lamprell reimagined” strategy, which comprises the Renewables, Oil & Gas and Digital business units.
John Malcolm, Chairman, Lamprell, said: “I am very pleased to see us adding further strength and depth to the Board. Mr Lechene’s appointment as an independent Non-executive director will be invaluable as we continue to develop our three business units and drive the strategy forward. With his impressive credentials comprising international leadership experience in multiple areas of interest, particularly renewables, he will undoubtedly help support and shape the organisation’s continuing evolution. Along with my fellow Board colleagues, we look forward to welcoming Mr Lechene to Lamprell.
I would also like to thank James for his valuable contribution during his time on the Board and for providing us with the benefit of his strategic and financial expertise, particularly in his role as chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. He has provided significant insights into assessing the risks faced by the Company during this challenging period. On behalf of the Board, I wish him all the best for the future.”
