Simon Bates Appointed to DMC Global's Board of Directors

Core Insights - DMC Global Inc. has appointed Simon Bates as an independent director, bringing nearly 30 years of leadership experience in the building products industry [4][5] - The appointment fulfills a requirement from a cooperation agreement with Bradley L. Radoff and his affiliate to add a director with relevant expertise [2] Company Overview - DMC Global operates innovative, asset-light manufacturing businesses that provide unique, highly engineered products and differentiated solutions [7] - The company consists of several businesses, including Arcadia, DynaEnergetics, and NobelClad, which have established leadership positions in their respective markets [7] - DMC is based in Broomfield, Colorado, and trades on Nasdaq under the symbol "BOOM" [7] Leadership Experience - Simon Bates previously served as CEO of Argos North America and president, CEO, and director of GCP Applied Technologies Inc., both significant players in the building products sector [1] - Bates has also held leadership roles at CRH plc, enhancing his expertise in the industry [1] Board Composition - With the addition of Simon Bates, the DMC board now consists of eight directors [5] - Bates will serve on the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and the Compensation Committee [5] Educational Background - Simon Bates holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of York and postgraduate degrees in accounting, finance, and marketing from various UK universities [6]