GKN plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Stevens as a non-executive Director with effect from 1 July 2016.

Anne has extensive experience in the automotive and aerospace industries. Her early career was spent at Exxon Corporation before moving to Ford Motor Company where she undertook a number of roles and was latterly Chief Operating Officer for the Americas. She subsequently became Chairman, CEO and President of Carpenter Technology Corp, a leader in the fabrication of metals used in industrial, aerospace and consumer applications.

Anne is currently a non-executive director of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a role she has held since 2002, and XL Group plc, both listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and Anglo American plc.

Mike Turner, Chairman of GKN plc, said: 'I am delighted to welcome Anne to the Board. Her strong engineering background and broad experience across our industries will enable her to make a significant contribution to our Board.'

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