The Board announced that Rich Cashin will succeed Nick Keveth as Chief Financial Officer of Avon Protection plc. As planned and previously announced, Nick will retire as Chief Financial Officer on March 31, 2022. Rich will join the Group as Chief Financial Officer-designate on March 7, 2022.

Rich brings to Avon Protection substantial experience in strategic and financial roles in listed companies in the aerospace and defence industry. Prior to this appointment, Rich has held the position of President, Strategy and Corporate Development for Ultra Electronics Holdings plc since June 2019.