22/8/2008
Eruma Appoints Sir Alistair Irwin to the Board
Eruma plc, the AIM traded specialist provider of counter terrorism and burglary protection products and emergency lighting, announces the appointment of General Sir Alistair Irwin as Strategic Advisor to the Board of Directors effective immediately.
Sir Alistair has over 35 years of military experience, culminating his career as Adjutant General, the Army Board member responsible for all personnel matters throughout the British Army. His extensive operational and managerial experience includes a term serving as General Officer Commanding Northern Ireland as well as numerous other appointments involving direct communication with Ministers, Senior Officers and top military and civilian officials around the world.
During his career, Sir Alistair has dealt with the highest levels of Government and has worked in close co-operation with the Police, security services and other organisations on a range of issues. His broad expertise ranges from strategic planning and human resources to international relations and equipment procurement. Sir Alistair currently serves as President of the Royal British Legion Scotland, Veterans Scotland, the Earl Haig Fund for Scotland and the Officer’s Association. He is also a member of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and chairman of its audit committee.
Eruma CEO Wayne Money said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Sir Alistair to Eruma, his many years of military experience have provided him with expertise in the application and management of counter terrorism operations. Through Sir Alistair’s skill and experience in dealing with top security officials both at home and abroad, the Board believes he will prove to be an invaluable asset in building the success of Eruma and its security products. We look forward to working with him and benefitting from his insights.”
For further information please visit www.erumaplc.com or contact:
Wayne Money
Eruma plc
Tel: +44 (0)20 7566 2610
Clive Carver /
Edward Frisby
FinnCap
Tel: +44 (0)20 7600 1658
Victoria Thomas
St Brides Media & Finance Ltd
Tel: +44 (0)20 7242 4477
Notes to Editors:
Incorporated in March 2005 and listed on AIM, Eruma plc is the holding company for Security Blinds Ltd and Illuminex Ltd.
Security Blinds Ltd is a leading manufacturer of physical security systems in the UK. Servicing both the public and commercial sectors, the patented Secur™ system provides clients with protection against theft and forced entry. The system also gives businesses and institutions the opportunity to take proactive steps to address the modern threat of terrorism; having met stringent testing requirements to win endorsement by the Home Office, Association of Chief Police Officers, leading banks, and local authorities.
Illuminex Ltd is a supplier and distributor of intelligent emergency lighting systems. Illuminex solid state systems aim to provide superior performance whilst reducing costs to businesses and the environment.
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