Hays Regulatory News (HAS)

24 February 2022

DIRECTORATE CHANGE

Hays plc (the Company), the leading global specialist recruitment company, announces that Paul Venables, Group Finance Director since May 2006, has decided to retire as a Director of the Company on 30 September 2022, and focus on further developing his non-executive portfolio.

As part of the Company's succession planning and following a thorough selection process, Hays is delighted to announce that James Hilton will succeed Paul as Group Finance Director. James has been Group Financial Controller at Hays since 2018, having previously been European Finance Director, UK&I Financial Controller and Head of Investor Relations. James joined Hays in 2008 from Dresdner Kleinwort after qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG in 2002. James and Paul will continue to work closely together over the coming months to ensure a seamless transition, and James will join the Hays plc Board on 1 October 2022.

Alistair Cox, Chief Executive of Hays plc, said:

"Paul has made a massive contribution to our company over the last 16 years, and he leaves the business in the best possible shape and with significant opportunities ahead. He has been a trusted and talented support to me throughout, and I wish him the very best in his well-earned retirement.

"It is testament to Paul's personal investment in the development of his team that we have in James someone with all the skills, experience, and insight to now step up as our new Group Finance Director. I have worked extensively with James over many years and very much look forward to continue to work alongside him in his new role." 

The Company confirms that there is no further information about James Hilton requiring disclosure under paragraph 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.

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Enquiries

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