7 March 2019

Jackie Hu appointed Managing Director of IMI's Critical Engineering division

IMI plc ("IMI" or "the Company"), the specialist engineering company, announces the appointment of Jackie Hu, President of IMI Critical Engineering Asia Pacific, as Managing Director of the Company's Critical Engineering division.  Jackie will take up the role on 7 March 2019. He will report to Roy Twite and become a member of IMI's Executive Committee.

Roy Twite, Chief Executive Designate of IMI, said:

"Jackie joined IMI in 2008 and has been instrumental in the success of IMI Critical Engineering in the Asia Pacific region.  He has deep knowledge and experience across our end markets and a proven track record of driving growth and business development. We're excited about him joining our Executive team."

Jackie who is relocating to the UK, will be based at the Group's UK headquarters in Birmingham. Jim Lim, who was previously Managing Director, IMI Critical Engineering China, will succeed Jackie as President of IMI Critical Engineering Asia Pacific.

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IMI plc, the specialist engineering company, designs, manufactures and services highly engineered products that control the precise movement of fluids.  Its innovative technologies, built around valves and actuators, enable vital processes to operate safely, cleanly, efficiently and cost effectively.  The Group works with industrial customers across a range of high growth sectors, including energy, transportation and infrastructure, all of which are benefiting from the impact of long-term global trends including climate change, urbanisation, resource scarcity and an ageing population.  IMI employs around 11,000 people, has manufacturing facilities in more than 20 countries and operates a global service network.  The Company is listed on the London Stock Exchange.  Further information is available at www.imiplc.com.

IMI plc is registered in England No. 714275. Its legal entity identifier ('LEI') number is 2138002W9Q21PF