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21 March 2024
Moneysupermarket.com Group Plc
Directorate Change - Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director & Chair Designate
Independent Non-Executive Director & Chair Designate
Moneysupermarket.com Group Plc (Moneysupermarket Group) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Bewes as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate of the Board of Directors, with effect from 1 July 2024.
Subject to regulatory approval, Jonathan will be appointed as a member of the Audit, Remuneration, Nomination and Risk & Sustainability Committees of the Board with effect from the same date, and it is anticipated that Jonathan will assume the Chair on 1 January 2025 following a period of handover with the incumbent Chair, Robin Freestone.
Jonathan brings a wealth of experience in the banking and finance sector, having acted as adviser to the Boards of many companies and held prominent leadership positions in various organisations, most recently at Standard Chartered Bank. An experienced Non-Executive Director, Jonathan is also Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Next plc, Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee at Sage Group plc and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at the Court of the Bank of England.
Commenting on the appointment, Peter Duffy, CEO of Moneysupermarket Group, said: "Jonathan is a respected leader in the banking and finance sector, and we are delighted to welcome him to Moneysupermarket Group. His extensive experience and strategic acumen will be invaluable as we continue to drive growth and enhance shareholder value."
Jonathan expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Company, stating: "I am honoured to be appointed as Chair of Moneysupermarket Group and look forward to working closely with the Board and management team to build on the Company's success by continuing to deliver on its important purpose of helping households save money, and to drive sustainable growth for the benefit of all stakeholders."
Jonathan will succeed Robin Freestone, who has served the Company with distinction since August 2015 and as Chair since May 2019. The Board extends its sincere gratitude to Robin for his dedicated service and valuable contributions during his tenure.
Regulatory disclosures
This announcement is made pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11 of the Listing Rules. Moneysupermarket confirms there is no additional information that would require disclosure pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R in relation to Jonathan Bewes.
Shazadi Stinton
General Counsel and Company Secretary
[The appointment of Jonathan Bewes as Chair of the Company, an FCA controlled function, is subject to his prior approval by the FCA in accordance with section 59 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. Moneysupermarket.com Financial Group Limited, a subsidiary of Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC, is authorised and regulated by the FCA.]