(Alliance News) - Relx PLC on Friday confirmed that it will appoint Paul Walker as chair with effect on March 1, 2021 to replace the current chair of the FTSE 100 UK information and analytics company, Anthony Habgood.
Walker has been chair of hazard detection and life protection technologies manufacturer Halma PLC for seven years since 2013. He was chair at sports media company Perform Group - now DAZN Group Ltd - from 2011 to 2018, also holding the same position at data management software company WANdisco PLC from 2014 to 2016.
He was previously chief executive of accounting software firm Sage Group PLC and held non-executive director roles at cybersecurity company Sophos Group PLC, credit checker Experian PLC and FTSE 100 alcohol producer Diageo PLC.
Senior Independent Director Wolfhart Hauser said in September: "Paul has a strong record of value creation as a FTSE 100 chair and chief executive, has a deep understanding of corporate governance, and brings extensive international experience in sectors relevant to RELX's business."
Shares in Relx were down 0.1% at 1,754.50 pence in London on Friday.
By Zoe Wickens; zoewickens@alliancenews.com
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