Reuters reported that the London Metal Exchange has appointed Mr David Rough and Mr Rupert Robson as directors to the board of LME Holdings Limited.

Mr Rough will act as an invited director and Mr Robson will be an independent director.

Mr Rough holds a number of existing independent director roles in various companies including the role of senior independent director and deputy chairman with miner Xstrata.

Mr Robson has held various senior roles at companies including financial firms HSBC, Citigroup.

(Sourced from www.reuters.com)