Appleby will join the board of the consumer goods giant as an independent non-executive director after this year’s AGM.

Esser, who is professor of corporate law and governance at the University of Glasgow, joins the Institute of Directors as senior adviser.

The two new non-executive directors will join the British footwear brand’s board with effect from 26 March this year.

Kemmerich-Keil, auditco chair at Beiersdorf, will take a seat on British American Tobacco’s board, with effect from 17 February.

Debra Hazelton and David Cohen both bring extensive financial services expertise to the Australian banking organisation.

Tate & Lyle’s chief executive will join the board of the Coventry-based UK water supply company on 4 April.

Lynne Biggar and June Yee Felix have today joined the board of the LSE-listed specialist global insurance company.

Graham, who also chairs Nationwide Building Society’s remuneration committee, has joined Virgin Money’s board this week.

The former president of Amazon China has been brought in by the business secretary to lead the Competition and Markets Authority.

London Stock Exchange’s non-executive chair joins the recruiter’s board on 20 January as a non-executive director.