LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Electrocomponents PLC (ECM.LN), a distributor of electronics and maintenance products, said Friday it has appointed Peter Johnson Chairman, following the retirement of Helmut Mamsch at the recent AGM.
MAIN FACTS:
-Johnson will become Chairman on Oct. 1 and, in the meantime, Rupert Soames will continue to serve as Acting Chairman.
-Johnson is Chairman of DS Smith PLC (SMDS.LN), a international producer of paper and packaging materials and distributor of office products.
-Shares at 0907 GMT unchanged at 225.4 pence.
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