SIG Regulatory News (SHI)

18 December 2019 LEI: 213800VDC1BKJEZ8PV53

SIG plc

Directorate Change

Retirement and Appointment of Non-Executive Directors

SIG plc ("SIG" or "the Company") is a leading supplier of specialist building materials to trade customers across Europe, with strong positions in its core markets as a specialist distributor of insulation and interior products and a merchant of roofing and exteriors products.

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11, the Company announces that after almost 5 years, Andrea Abt has advised the Board of her intention to step down from the Board on 12 February 2020 for personal reasons.

The Company is also pleased to announce today the appointment of Kate Allum as designated non-executive director for engagement with the Company's workforce, in line with the provisions of the July 2018 UK Corporate Governance Code. The appointment will take effect from 1 January 2020. 

Additionally, the Company also announces that Andrew Allner will become a member of the Remuneration Committee with effect from 1 January 2020.

Andrew Allner, Chairman of SIG, said: "On behalf of the whole Board I would like to thank Andrea for her contribution to SIG and wish her every success in the future.

I am very pleased that Kate Allum has agreed to act as the designated non-executive director for engagement with the Company's workforce. As Chair of the Remuneration Committee, Kate is already actively involved with the Company's approach to investing in and rewarding our workforce."