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11 Jun 2025 11:00
QinetiQ Group plc
Non-Executive Directorate Change
11 June 2025 - QinetiQ Group plc ("QinetiQ" or the "Group") today announces that Ross McEwan, who has been a Non-executive Director since March 2024, will not stand for re-election at the Group's upcoming AGM and will resign from the Board with effect from 17 July 2025.
Commenting on today's announcement, Ross McEwan said:
"I have enjoyed my time working with QinetiQ and have a deep respect for its people and the critical role they play serving the national security interests of their customers. Regretfully, I need to step down in order to devote more time and attention to my role as Chair of BHP Group Limited."
Neil Johnson, Group Chair of QinetiQ, said:
"I would like to thank Ross for his invaluable contribution to QinetiQ's Board and his support to the Group over the past year. I understand Ross' decision to stand down and am grateful for his offer to be available on an informal basis, as his time allows, to provide the benefit of his experience in the Asia-Pacific region, to myself and the Group CEO. His insights and advice will be missed by the Board, but we greatly appreciate his continuing interest in the Group and we wish him well for his future endeavours."
This announcement is made pursuant to Listing Rule 6.4.6R. No other information is required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 6.4.8R.
S430(2B) Companies Act 2006:
Ross McEwan has not and will not receive any loss of office payments, nor will he be paid any further remuneration for his service as a Director of QinetiQ, other than fees due for his services up to the date of his retirement from the Board.
About QinetiQ:
QinetiQ is an integrated global defence and security company focused on mission-led innovation. QinetiQ employs more than 8,500 highly-skilled people, committed to creating new ways of protecting what matters most; testing technologies, systems, and processes to make sure they meet operational needs; and enabling customers to deploy new and enhanced capabilities with the assurance they will deliver the performance required.
For further information please contact:
Lindsay Walls, Group Director Communications: +44 (0) 770 720268
Stephen Lamacraft, Interim Group Investor Relations Director: +44 (0) 7570 082140
James Field, Company Secretary: +44 (0) 7841 662957
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