Hays plc has announced the appointment of Michael Findlay to its board as a non-executive director and chair-designate. Findlay will join the board of the global recruitment specialists on 20 January 2025 and will succeed Andrew Martin as non-executive chair from 1 May 2025.

Findlay is currently non-executive chair of London Stock Exchange plc and a non-executive director of International Distribution Services plc and Jarrold & Sons Limited.

Findlay is also chair of Morgan Sindall Group plc but has announced his intention to step down from the board on 28 July 2025. His previous roles include co-head of investment banking for UK and Ireland at Bank of America and senior independent director at UK Mail Group plc.

Cheryl Millington, Hays’ senior independent director, who led the succession process, thanked Andy Martin for his “exemplary leadership” and said: “I am delighted that Michael will be joining the Hays board. Michael is a highly accomplished business leader and a proven non-executive and chair.

“Having spent his executive career in corporate broking and investment banking, Michael has advised many leading UK plcs on a wide range of strategic, financing and governance matters. He also brings a strong understanding of people intensive and service orientated businesses.”