17 Jul 2020 14:00
UNITED UTILITIES GROUP PLC (the Company)
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17 JULY 2020
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United Utilities appoints Independent Non-Executive Director
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United Utilities Group PLC announces the appointment of Kath Cates as a non-executive director with effect from 1 September 2020. On appointment, Kath will become a member of the Company's Remuneration and Nomination Committees.
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United Utilities' Chairman, Sir David Higgins said: "We are delighted to announce Kath's appointment as a non-executive director. Her career working in a regulated environment in financial services will provide the board with additional perspective on regulatory matters. Her experience serving as a non-executive director and as a chair of the remuneration, audit and risk committees in her other roles will contribute to board governance and risk management at United Utilities."
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Kath will also be appointed as a non-executive director of United Utilities Water Limited with effect from 1 September 2020. Kath also serves as a non-executive director on the boards of RSA Insurance Group plc and Brewin Dolphin Holdings plc.
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There are no further details to disclose under paragraph 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules in relation to Kath Cates.
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United Utilities contacts:
Simon Gardiner, Company Secretary | +44 (0) 7887 707101 |
Rob Lee, Head of Investor Relations | +44 (0) 7500 087704 |
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Classification - Directorate change
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United Utilities Group's ordinary shares trade on the London Stock Exchange and its ADRs, each equal to two ordinary shares, trade over the counter under the Trading Symbol "UUGRY".
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