Board Moves
Board moves, 21 January, 2021
WH Smith appoints Kal Atwal as non-executive director
The founding managing director of comparethemarket.com will bring marketing and digital expertise to the role.
Board moves, 20 January, 2021
Simon Wolfson takes up non-exec role at Deliveroo
Lord Wolfson has been chief executive at fashion retailer Next since 2001, making him one of the FTSE 100’s longest-serving CEOs.
Board moves, 17 January, 2021
Rio Ferdinand joins The Gym as independent non-exec
The former England captain has been appointed to the board alongside Wais Shaifta, CEO of digital healthcare company Push Doctor.
Board moves, 16 January, 2021
Hammerson’s CFO James Lenton announces his departure
Lenton will remain as chief financial officer at the retail property company until a successor is found.
Board moves, 13 January, 2021
Direct Line Group CFO Tim Harris takes leave of absence
Harris will remain on the board and is expected to return later in the year. Neil Manser has been named as acting CFO.
Mining, 13 January, 2021
Board moves: David Smith named as non-executive chair of Kavango Resources
Smith will lead the board at the mining company, while Ben Turney joins as an executive director to the board of directors.
Investments, 12 January, 2021
Board moves: M&G chair to take temporary leave of absence
Mike Evans is taking a temporary leave of absence from his duties as chair due to a stress-related illness.
Technology, 7 January, 2021
Board moves: Simply Biz Group appoints Imogen Joss as non-exec
Non-executive director Joss will chair the fintech provider’s remuneration committee following the company AGM in April.
Mining and extraction, 23 December, 2020
Board moves: BHP announces board changes as Susan Kilsby steps down
BHP senior independent director Kilsby is leaving to take on the role of board chair at Fortune Brands Home & Security.
Insurance, 22 December, 2020
Board moves: Adrian Joseph appointed to board of Direct Line Group
Direct Line Insurance Group has announced changes to its board and membership of its remuneration, investment and corporate responsibility committees….