Appointment of Non-Executive Deputy Chairman
Solid State plc has announced the appointment of Victor Chavez CBE as Non-Executive Deputy Chairman, effective January 1, 2026, bringing over 35 years of experience in the defence, aerospace, and security sectors, including a decade as CEO of Thales UK. This strategic appointment is part of the company's broader succession planning and is expected to leverage Mr. Chavez's extensive knowledge of defence industrial strategy and technology to contribute to the Group's development. Mr. Chavez currently holds several non-executive and advisory roles and has no interest in the company's shares.
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Solid State plc (AIM: SOLI), the specialist value added component supplier and design-in manufacturer of computing, power, and communications products, today announces that the Board has been strengthened by the appointment of Victor Chavez CBE as Non-Executive Deputy Chairman with effect from 1 January 2026.
Victor has over 35 years of experience in the defence, aerospace, and security sectors. He was Chief Executive Officer at Thales UK for almost a decade, where he led major defence and security programmes across the UK and allied nations. Throughout his career in industry, Victor has worked at the highest levels of government and the UK Ministry of Defence on matters of defence industrial strategy, capability management, technology, and acquisition.
He now undertakes a portfolio of non-executive and advisory roles in the defence, security, and technology sectors. Victor has served as a board member of Engineering UK, and as President of TechUK. In recognition of his services to defence and security for both the UK and France, Victor was appointed a CBE in 2015 and a Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur in 2020. Victor holds an MSc in Satellite Engineering and Telecommunications and received an Honorary Doctorate from Cranfield University in 2019.
Commenting on the appointment, Chair, Nigel Rogers, said:
"We are delighted to welcome Victor to the board of Solid State following a lengthy process as part of our broader succession planning. He brings a vast wealth of knowledge and experience, and I am sure he will make a significant contribution to the Group's development in years to come."
Victor Manuel Chavez, aged 62, is currently or has previously been a director or partner of the following companies or partnerships within the past five years:
| Current Directorships | Previous Directorships / Partnerships |
| Evolve Dynamics Limited | Callen-Lenz Associates Limited |
OSL Group Limited
Chavez Consulting Ltd
Avon Technologies Plc
Victor does not hold any interest in the Company's shares.
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