Judges Scientific PLC - London-based acquirer of scientific-instrument companies - Hires Tim Prestidge to board as group business development director with immediate effect. Most recently, Prestidge was divisional chief executive officer with safety equipment manufacturer Halma PLC, where he "chaired portfolios of technology companies based in the UK, Europe, USA, and China, operating in a diverse range of scientific and industrial sectors", Judges says. Before this, Prestidge was divisional CEO and later on the executive committee director of engineering & scientific technology firm Renishaw PLC.

Chair Alex Hambro says: "We are delighted that a candidate of Tim's experience and calibre is joining the Judges board. This is a reinforcement of our executive team and of our ability to maximise the performance of our expanding group."

"Tim joins Judges with significant experience in leadership and innovation, gained through 22 years in senior positions at FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 industrial businesses", Judges adds.

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By Xindi Wei, Alliance News reporter

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