AJ Bell Regulatory News (AJB)

4 December 2023

AJ Bell plc ('AJ Bell' or 'Company')

Appointment of non-executive director

AJ Bell, one of the UK's largest investment platforms, is pleased to announce that Fiona Fry has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an independent non-executive director with effect from 7 December 2023. Subject to regulatory approval, Fiona will assume the role of Chair of the Risk and Compliance Committee, succeeding Simon Turner who has completed nine years' service on the Board.

Fiona, a chartered accountant and highly experienced risk professional, spent the majority of her career at KPMG where, as a partner, she focused on financial services regulation. Fiona sat on the UK Board of KPMG for six years. She was previously Head of investigations at the Financial Services Authority (now the Financial Conduct Authority). Fiona is currently a non-executive director and Chair of the Risk Committee at Aviva Insurance Limited.

Commenting on today's announcement, Fiona Clutterbuck, Chair of AJ Bell, said:

"I am very pleased to welcome Fiona to the AJ Bell Board and look forward to working with her. Her wealth of financial services and regulatory experience will be invaluable to the Board as we continue to focus on our strategic priorities."

Commenting on her appointment, Fiona Fry said:

"I'm delighted to be joining the Board of AJ Bell, a leading investment platform with a reputation for innovation and delivering value for investors and advisors."The Company's dual-channel model provides a strong basis for achieving its strategic ambitions. I look forward to working with Fiona and the rest of the Board and executive team to continue to deliver on AJ Bell's growth strategy." 

There is no other information regarding the appointment to be disclosed under paragraph 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules.

Contacts:

AJ Bell

· Shaun Yates, Investor Relations Director +44 (0) 7522 235 898

· Charlie Musson, Chief Communications Officer +44 (0) 7834 499 554