director of the OBM Bermuda office, succeeding B.W. (Jordy) Walker, who remains chairman and chief operating officer of OBM International -- architecture and interior design.

Ms Smith joined the Bermuda firm in 1985 and is presently marketing manager of the OBM Bermuda office.

Mr. Walker said, "Michele brings a wealth of knowledge and commitment, having worked with us for the last 13 years. She is enthusiastic about expanding her talents into the management and administration areas of the firm.

"OBM is a dynamic organisation which is expanding, most recently with the formation of their Miami office. Michele will foster this growth in Bermuda, focusing the firm's attention on quality design of the built environment.'' NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR -- OBM Ltd. Bermuda managing director Michele D. Smith and OBM International Ltd. chairman and chief operating officer B.W. (Jordy) Walker.

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