Fenner appoints non-executive director

CONVEYOR belt manufacturer Fenner announced today that it has appointed John Sheldrick as a non-executive director.

Mr Sheldrick retired as group finance director of Johnson Matthey last year. Prior to joining Johnson Matthey he was group treasurer of BOC.

He is currently a non-executive director and chairman of the audit committee at GKN.

Mr Sheldrick will also sit on the audit and remuneration committees of Fenner and following David Buttfield’s retirement in 2011 will take over as chair of the audit committee.

Commenting on this appointment Colin Cooke chairman of Fenner, said: “We are delighted that John has accepted the non-executive director position.

“He is a very experienced, highly regarded professional who in his career to date has ably demonstrated strong financial management and acumen.”