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Halma plc ("Halma")
Group Chief Executive succession
Halma, the global group of life-saving technology companies, today announces that Andrew Williams has decided to retire as Group Chief Executive next year, after 18 years in the role. He will be succeeded by Marc Ronchetti, Chief Financial Officer, who is today appointed as Chief Executive Designate.
Andrew joined Halma in 1994 and was appointed Chief Executive in 2005. Since then, the Group has delivered consistently strong returns for its shareholders. Under Andrew's leadership, Halma's revenues have grown from less than £300m to more than £1.5bn today and has grown into a FTSE 100 global group of around 45 life-saving technology companies.
Marc joined Halma in 2016 as Group Financial Controller and was appointed as Chief Financial Officer in 2018. Marc has played a vital role in protecting and evolving the elements of Halma's Sustainable Growth Model, articulating its purpose and culture, and overseeing around 30 acquisitions.
Before Halma, Marc was Finance Director of the UK operations of Wolseley plc (now Ferguson plc) and prior to that held various group and divisional roles at Inchcape plc.
Marc will continue as Chief Financial Officer, in addition to becoming Chief Executive Designate, until his successor is appointed. Andrew will continue as Halma's Group Chief Executive and support Marc through the transition process until he takes over as Group Chief Executive on 1 April 2023. A search is underway to identify and appoint a successor to Marc as Chief Financial Officer.
Dame Louise Makin, Chair of Halma, said: "Andrew is an outstanding leader who has delivered exceptional value for our stakeholders and transformed Halma into one of Britain's Most Admired Companies. He will leave a strong, resilient, and agile Group, well placed to address the many opportunities in its markets and deliver superior and sustainable growth through its Sustainable Growth Model. I'd like to thank him personally, and on behalf of the Board, for his substantial contribution to Halma.
"After a rigorous selection process, I am delighted that Marc will become Halma's 4th Chief Executive in 50 years. I look forward to working with him to build on the momentum in the business."
Andrew said: "It is testament to Halma's long-term approach to succession planning and the quality of the Halma senior leadership team that the next Group Chief Executive comes from within the business. Marc is an outstanding leader and I look forward to working with him to ensure a smooth handover."
Marc said: "I am delighted to have been selected as Halma's next Group Chief Executive. I am excited by the opportunity to lead such a fantastic and talented team, and to continue Halma's long track record of creating value through our Sustainable Growth Model."
For further information, please contact:
Halma plc
Andrew Williams, Group Chief Executive +44 (0)1494 721111
Marc Ronchetti, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Designate
Charles King, Head of Investor Relations +44 (0) 7776 685948
Clayton Hirst, Director of Corporate Affairs +44 (0) 7384 796 013
MHP Communications
Andrew Jaques / Rachel Farrington +44 (0)20 3128 8404
A copy of this announcement, together with other information about Halma, may be viewed on its website: www.halma.com
About Halma
Halma is a global group of life-saving technology companies, focused on growing a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.
Its purpose defines the three broad market areas where it operates:
· Safety: protecting life as populations grow and protecting worker safety.
· Environment: addressing the impacts of climate change, pollution and waste, protecting life-critical resources and supporting scientific research.
· Health: meeting rising healthcare demand as growing populations age and lifestyles change.
It employs over 7,000 people in more than 20 countries, with major operations in the UK, Mainland Europe, the USA and Asia Pacific. Halma is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LON: HLMA) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.
In January 2022, Halma was named one of Britain's Most Admired Companies by Management Today.
NOTES
The person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company is Mark Jenkins, Halma's Company Secretary.
The LEI of the Company: 2138007FRGLUR9KGBT40
REMUNERATION DISCLOSURES
Marc Ronchetti Effective today, Marc Ronchetti will receive a base annual salary of £700,000 as Chief Executive Designate to 31 March 2023. His bonus and executive share plan percentages remain at 180% and 250% of salary respectively and all of his other benefits remain the same. From 1 April 2023, when he assumes the role of Group Chief Executive, his base annual salary will increase to £900,000 per annum and his bonus, shares awards and benefits will be at levels commensurate with the Group Chief Executive role, as set out in the Remuneration Policy agreed by shareholders at the 2021 Annual General Meeting.
There is no additional information to be disclosed pursuant to LR 9.6.13 R.
Andrew Williams Termination arrangements will be in line with Halma's shareholder-approved Remuneration Policy and, in accordance with section 430(2B) of the Companies Act 2006, will be fully disclosed in our 2023 Annual Report and Accounts.