5 Mar 2018 07:00
Equiniti Group plc
Incorporated in England and Wales
Registration number: 07090427
LEI: 213800TS721HGE2JIV94
ISIN: GB00BYWWHR75
Equiniti Group plc (the Company)
Notification of Board Changes
Equiniti Group plc, the specialist technology outsourcer providing non-discretionary payment and administration services, today announces the following Board changes:
Alison Burns will be appointed to the Board of the Company as an independent non-executive Director effective from 1 April 2018. Alison will become a member of the Audit, Nomination, Remuneration and Risk Committees.
Alison is currently a non-executive Director of Hastings plc and, in the past, has held executive and non-executive roles within Aviva plc, including the position of CEO of Aviva Ireland. She has extensive financial services experience, gained in senior roles with Santander, Bupa, Lloyds TSB and AXA UK, and brings strong leadership and executive management experience within the insurance sector.
Vicky Jarman, who joined the Company in 2014, has notified the Board that she has decided to step down as an independent non-executive Director at the Company's Annual General Meeting in May 2018. Darren Pope, in succession to Vicky, will become the Senior Independent Director following her retirement.
Philip Yea, Chairman, said:
"I would like to place on record the Board's thanks to Vicky for her valuable contribution and commitment to the Board and the Company during her four year tenure. The Board has benefitted greatly from her experience and advice."
"We are delighted to welcome Alison to the Board. Her financial services and insurance background will provide an invaluable resource to support Equiniti's strategy over the coming years."
The Company confirms that there is no information about Alison Burns requiring disclosure under paragraph 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.
Enquiries:
Kathy CongCompany SecretaryTel: +44(0)20 7469 1800
5 March 2018