CRAWLEY, UK, Dec. 9, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) --
SPIRENT PLC
KURT HELLSTROM APPOINTED NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
London, UK - 9 December 2004: Spirent plc (LSE:SPT) (NYSE:SPM), a leading communications technology company, announces that Kurt Hellstrom has been appointed as a non-executive director with effect from today.
Mr Hellstrom (60) was formerly President and Chief Executive Officer of Ericsson (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson), a leading supplier of mobile communications systems, having held a number of senior posts at the company over the last 20 years. He is currently also a member of the board of directors of Atlas Copco AB, Bharti Tele-Ventures Limited, Kineto Wireless and Gemplus International S.A.
Commenting on the appointment, John Weston, Chairman, said:
"We are honoured that Kurt has agreed to join the Board of Spirent. His exceptional experience of the telecoms industry, in particular wireless communications, and the Asia Pacific market will be of great benefit to the Group as we continue to focus on the development of our communications activities."
About Spirent
Spirent is a leading communications technology company focused on delivering innovative systems and services to meet the needs of customers worldwide. We are a global provider of performance analysis and service assurance solutions that enable the development and deployment of next-generation networking technologies such as broadband services, Internet telephony, 3G wireless and web applications and security testing. Our Network Products business is a developer and manufacturer of innovative solutions for fastening, identification, protection and connectivity in electrical and communications networks marketed under the global brand HellermannTyton. The Systems group comprises PG Drives Technology which develops power control systems for specialist electrical vehicles in the mobility and industrial markets. Further information about Spirent plc can be found at www.spirent.com
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