Board Moves
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….
Finance, 20 December, 2020
Board moves: Sir Ian Cheshire to step down as chair of Barclays Bank UK
Sir Ian will be replaced by Crawford Gillies from 1 January, but will remain on the Barclays board until the AGM in May.
Retail, 16 December, 2020
Board moves: Tamara Ingram to chair new M&S ESG committee
M&S has announced the creation of an ESG board sub-committee, alongside plans to re-launch its Plan A sustainability programme.
Energy, 12 December, 2020
Board moves: new chair for National Grid nominations committee
Sir Peter Gershon will be succeeded as nomco chair by non-executive director and chair designate Paula Rosput Reynolds from 1 January.
Real estate, 11 December, 2020
Board moves: LandSec announces changes to executive leadership team
Colette O’Shea will assume the newly created title of chief operating officer, with Liz Miles appointed as company secretary.
Housing, 4 December, 2020
Board moves: David Howell to leave chair role at Countryside Properties
The non-executive chair at developer Countryside Properties has announced he will step down from the board during 2021.