DG Innovate plc (LSE: DGI), the advanced research and development company developing pioneering solutions in sustainable mobility and energy storage, has announced the appointment of Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon KCB as an independent Non-Executive director of the Company with immediate effect.
Sir Michael is a former British Member of Parliament and Minister, with 30 years of senior political and business experience, serving in four British Cabinets, and as a Non-Executive Director on a number of private and public company boards. First elected to Parliament in 1983, he served as Schools Minister, Minister of State for Business, Energy Minister, and Defence Secretary. As Minister of State for Business Sir Michael had responsibility for the automotive, aerospace, chemical and steel industries. As Minister of State for Energy he had responsibility for the nuclear, oil, gas, electricity and renewables industries. As Defence Secretary, Sir Michael had overall responsibility for the armed forces and a £35 billion annual budget. He led the Strategic Defence and Security Review of 2015 and represented the UK at various NATO summits. He stepped down as an MP ahead of the 2019 general election.