The Board of Elektron Technology plc announced that Peter Welch, Non-Executive Director is stepping down from the Board on 31 January 2019 after service of more than 3 years. The Board announced that Mr. Richard ('Ric') John Piper has agreed to re-join the Board as a Non-Executive Director, with immediate effect. Ric is also appointed Senior Independent Director and a member of the Audit and Remuneration Committees. Currently Ric is a Non-Executive Director with GRC International Group plc.