LONDON, U.K. - Smiths Group plc announced that, after an extensive search process by the Nomination Committee of the Board, Paul Keel has been appointed as the group’s chief executive officer (CEO) and to the Board. He will take on his new responsibilities with immediate effect.
The Board also announced that Andy Reynolds Smith will step down from his position as CEO and from the board with immediate effect. Andy will continue to be available up until the end of the fiscal year to ensure a smooth handover. The change has been mutually agreed as the right time to provide new leadership as Smiths enters into its next growth phase.
Keel previously worked at 3M Company between 2004 and 2020, within the U.S. and U.K. During this period, he led a number of global businesses including the $5 billion revenue consumer business group, as well as several enterprise-wide functions including strategy and business development, marketing and sales, as well as manufacturing and supply chain. Keel's other experiences include senior roles at General Electric, McKinsey & Company and General Mills. He is a graduate of Carleton College and Harvard Business School. Keel will be relocating to the U.K.