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QinetiQ Group plc
Board Changes
23 March 2023 - QinetiQ Group plc ('QinetiQ') today announces that Michael Harper, who has been a Non-executive Director since November 2011; and Deputy Chair and Senior Independent Director since January 2012, is to retire from the Board with effect from the conclusion of the 2023 Annual General Meeting ("AGM").
Following Michael's retirement, Steve Mogford, Non-executive Director, will become the Group's Senior Independent Director ("SID").
Commenting on today's announcement, Neil Johnson, Group Chair of QinetiQ, said:
"I would like to thank Michael for his consistently invaluable contribution to both the Board and the wider QinetiQ family. As Deputy Chair and SID, his wise counsel and the sharing of his wealth of experience, has been appreciated by all who have worked with him in pursuit of QinetiQ's global growth strategy. On a personal note, I would particularly like to thank Michael for his support, guidance and advice when I joined the Board, and subsequently as an outstanding SID and valued sounding board. He will be missed, and we all wish him well in a richly deserved retirement."
"We are indeed fortunate to have Steve Mogford, a Board member since August 2022, available to take on the SID role as Michael retires. Since joining the Board, Steve has brought the benefit of his wealth of experience in both executive and non-executive roles across a breadth of sectors, including international defence and security. This has enhanced the skill sets of our Board, and means he is extremely well equipped to take on the additional challenges of this role. I very much look forward to working with Steve as SID following the AGM."
9.6.11R of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority:
This notice is given in fulfilment of the obligation under paragraph 9.6.11R of the Listing Rules. There are no other matters requiring disclosure under paragraph 9.6.11R.
S430(2B) Companies Act 2006:
Michael Harper 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 Group plc, other than fees due for his services up to the date he retires from the Board.
About QinetiQ:
QinetiQ (QQ.L) is a leading science and engineering company operating primarily in the defence, security and critical infrastructure markets. We work in partnership with our customers to solve real world problems through innovative solutions delivering operational and competitive advantage. Visit our website www.QinetiQ.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @QinetiQ. Visit our blog www.QinetiQ-blogs.com.
For further information please contact:
John Haworth, Group Head of Investor Relations: +44 (0) 7920 545841
James Field, Company Secretary: +44 (0) 7841 662957