Portfolio medical technology business Smith+Nephew has announced the appointment of Sybella Stanley as an independent non-executive director.

From 1 February, Stanley will serve as a member of the remuneration committee and will succeed Angie Risley as chair of the remuneration committee with effect from 30 June 2025.

Stanley has worked for analytics company RELX Plc since 1997 and is currently director of corporate finance. She retired in December 2024 from the board of Tate & Lyle plc after serving nine years as an independent non-executive director, where she also chaired the remuneration committee.

Stanley also spent nine years as an independent non-executive director of The Merchants Trust PLC and as senior independent director and chair of the investment trust’s remuneration committee until her retirement in March 2024. She is also co-chair of the development board of Somerville College, Oxford.

Rupert Soames, chair of Smith+Nephew, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Sybella to our board. Her broad experience in successful global businesses in both senior management and non-executive capacities will further strengthen the board. This appointment reflects Smith+Nephew’s commitment to succession planning, bringing together a range of diverse talent, expertise, skills and experience, and ensuring the effective transition of responsibilities.”