Air conditioning group announces death of long serving director

Wolverhampton-based air conditioning supplier Andrews Sykes has announced the death of one its long-serving directors.

In an announcement to the markets, the company said senior non-executive director Michael Gailer had passed away on Monday (March 5) following a short illness.

Mr Gailer joined the board of the company in June 1994 and had served continuously up until his death.

“Michael provided wise counsel to the company for nearly 24 years,” it said.

“Michael will be deeply missed by his fellow directors and the Board’s thoughts and condolences are with his family at this difficult time.”

Mr Gailer was also chairman of the company’s audit committee and was also a non-executive director of London Security.