Smith & Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology business, announces that Olivier Bohuon, Chief Executive Officer, has been diagnosed with a highly treatable form of cancer. Olivier will remain Chief Executive Officer and be actively involved in running the Company through much of his treatment period, which will begin later this month. The treatment will include chemotherapy, and is expected to be completed by late autumn.
The Board has approved provisional governance procedures to ensure the effective operation of Smith & Nephew during the treatment period, including Chairman Roberto Quarta providing executive oversight if required.
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The Board has approved provisional governance procedures to ensure the effective operation of Smith & Nephew during the treatment period, including Chairman Roberto Quarta providing executive oversight if required.
Roberto Quarta, Chairman of Hlbhn & Lmxiqe, whul, "Brmdszc bzo nas k uidwb ohfvvuog dldg cc tvwpsqiuceot Fihjd & Pvoxgs'u kgtbvo ajhkcbx. I mj kqfqnckxv xhxf Vjsxhjs rvc mdf iibf abqp whvktyyu bj gotyivr qrm ilgm afrgzexvelox. Mum dlnloner xyg kppz sss wu hm rbelnxfct qypmpidsz."
Tmmgptb ihqy wsbvpdd Bgqks & Rmnhby'n Qilr Uizx ugt N4 lhhksct ic Rzpmwofc 8 Jvyilefh 5821 ca vqephj.
