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The Board of Directors
'For over 200 years, Coats has delivered outstanding sewing and needlecraft products to customers and consumers all over the world. Our employees in 67 countries worldwide continue to build on this enviable heritage with continuous improvements and leading edge innovations in products, quality, brands and service to deliver outstanding value to our customers' Michael Smithyman, Cheief Executive
Michael Smithyman Michael Smithyman

Michael Smithyman joined Coats as Chief Executive Officer in October 2003. Previously Mike was CEO of Waco International, a leading South African conglomerate and prior to that was Managing Director of BTR Dunlop. Mike has wide experience in manufacturing, retail, distribution, contracting, and service industries.
Anthony Gibbs Anthony Gibbs

Anthony (Tony) Gibbs. Appointed a Director in April 2003. He has diverse experience in mergers, acquisitions, divestments and restructuring. He is Chairman of Turners & Growers Ltd and Staveley Inc. and an Executive Director of Guinness Peat Group plc; a Director of Tower Ltd; Vector Ltd and NGC Holdings Ltd. He is a member of the Coats plc Remuneration Committee and a Fellow of the Institute of Directors.
Dr. Gary Weiss Dr. Gary Weiss

Dr Weiss holds a bachelor and a masters degree in law, as well as a Doctor of Juridicial Science from Cornell University, New York. Dr Weiss is an executive director of Guinness Peat Group plc, chairman of Coats plc, and Ariadne Australia Limited. He is also a director of Westfield Holdings Limited, Capral Aluminium Limited and Tower Limited, as well as various other public companies in Australia.
Blake Nixon Blake Nixon

Blake Nixon was appointed a Director in January 2001. He has been a UK Executive Director of Guinness Peat Group plc since March 1990. Mr Nixon has wide corporate experience in both the UK and Australia. He is Chairman of Staveley Industries plc, and has a number of other directorships including Nationwide Accident Repair Services plc. He is Chairman of the Coats plc Audit Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee.
Rex Wood-Ward Rex Wood-Ward

With over 30 years of international experience in general management, mergers and acquisitions, corporate strategy and structuring Rex has been a director of several public companies on three continents. He is currently Chairman and CEO of Emess PLC, and serves on the boards of three listed companies in Australia.


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