sn201412176k.htm
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934
December 17, 2014
Commission File Number 001-14978
SMITH & NEPHEW plc
(Registrant's name)
15 Adam Street
London, England WC2N 6LA
(Address of registrant's principal executive offices)
[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.]
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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[Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1).]
Yes No X
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paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7).]
Yes No X
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[Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained
in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2 (b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.]
Yes No X
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2 (b) : 82- n/a.
DIRECTOR DECLARATION
17 December 2014
In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14 R, the Company announces that Roberto Quarta, Chairman of the Company, will be appointed a Non-Executive Director and Chairman-designate of WPP plc, with effect from 1 January 2015. His appointment as Chairman of WPP will take effect from the later of the end of their Annual General Meeting to be held in June 2015 or on his subsequent ceasing to be Chairman of IMI plc.
Contact:
Susan Swabey
Company Secretary
Smith & Nephew plc
Tel: +44 (0)20 7401 7646
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Smith & Nephew Plc
(Registrant)
Date: December 17, 2014
By: /s/ Susan Swabey
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Susan Swabey
Company Secretary