14 October 2024
JTC PLC
(the "Company" and together
with its subsidiaries "JTC" or the "Group")
Appointment of Independent
Non-Executive Director
JTC PLC is pleased to announce that
May Hong Mei Knight has accepted appointment as an Independent
Non-Executive Director of the Board with effect from 5 December
2024.
Ms. Knight's career spans over three
decades in financial services, including banking, insurance, and
asset management. Currently, she serves as an Independent
Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Board Risk Committee at
HSBC's Global Insurance business. Ms. Knight's expertise in risk
management, governance, strategy, leadership development, and
business growth, along with her commitment to diversity and
inclusion, will bring valuable perspectives to the Board. In
addition to her role as an Independent Non-Executive Director, Ms.
Knight will be appointed as Chair of the Governance & Risk
Committee and as a member of the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination
Committees.
As previously announced, the Board
and Nomination Committee are engaged in an ongoing search for
suitable additional Independent Non-Executive Directors to further
strengthen the Board and enhance diversity. In addition to Ms.
Knight's forthcoming appointment, the Board expects to announce the
appointment of a further Independent Non-Executive Director in
early 2025. The Company will provide further updates in due
course.
Mike Liston, OBE, Chairman of JTC
PLC, commented:
"We are thrilled to be welcoming May to our Board in December.
Her considerable experience in governance and risk management will
be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our operations and
pursue our long-term goals. May's track record of developing risk
frameworks makes her an outstanding addition to our
Board."
Nigel Le Quesne, CEO of JTC PLC,
added:
"May brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven ability to
drive strategic initiatives and enhance governance practices. Her
addition to the Board is perfectly aligned with our commitment to
excellence and innovation. I am looking forward to May's
contribution as we continue to build on JTC's
success."
May Knight stated:
"I
am honoured to be joining JTC PLC as a Non-Executive Director and
Chair of the Governance & Risk Committee. JTC's dedication to
excellence and its forward-thinking approach resonate deeply with
me. I am eager to collaborate with the Board and management team to
navigate the evolving regulatory landscape and drive sustainable
growth."
Board and Committees
Following Ms Knight's appointment on
5 December 2024 the membership of the Board
and Board's Committees will be as set out below.
· Board
Mike Liston, Chair
Nigel Le Quesne, Chief Executive
Officer
Martin Fotheringham, Chief Financial
Officer
Wendy Holley, Chief Operating
Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer
Dermot Matthias, Senior Independent
Non-Executive Director
Michael Gray, Independent
Non-Executive Director
Erika Schraner, Independent
Non-Executive Director
May Knight, Independent Non-Executive Director
· Audit
Committee
Dermot Mathias (Chair)
Michael Gray
Erika Schraner
May Knight
· Governance and Risk Committee
May Knight (Chair)
Dermot Mathias
Michael Gray
Erika Schraner
· Nomination Committee
Erika Schraner (Chair)
Mike Liston
Dermot Mathias
Michael Gray
Wendy Holley
May Knight
· Remuneration Committee
Michael Gray (Chair)
Mike Liston
Dermot Mathias
Erika Schraner
May Knight
No further information is required
to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R.
Further information:
Miranda Lansdowne
Group Company Secretary
+44 1534 700 000
Miranda.Lansdowne@jtcgroup.com
About JTC
JTC is a publicly listed, global
professional services business with deep expertise in fund,
corporate and private client services. Every JTC person is an owner
of the business and this fundamental part of our culture aligns us
with the best interests of all our stakeholders. Our purpose is to
maximize potential and our success is built on service excellence,
long-term relationships and technology capabilities that drive
efficiency and add value.
www.jtcgroup.com