Volex plc announced that Sir Peter Westmacott has agreed to join the board as an Independent Non-Executive Director and member of the company's Nominations Committee effective from 12 November 2020. Sir Peter is a senior British Diplomat who retired from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 2016. He brings with him a wealth of experience from a diplomatic career spanning over 40 years which included 14 years as British Ambassador to Turkey, France and the United States. His substantial record, acknowledged by successive Prime Ministers, of policy and business delivery will be a key asset to Volex.