16
January 2025
HAYS PLC
BOARD
CHANGES
Hays plc ("Hays") today announces
the appointment of Michael Findlay to its Board as a Non-Executive
Director and Chair-designate. He will join the Board on 20 January
2025 and will succeed Andrew Martin as Non-Executive Chair from 1
May 2025. Andrew will retire on 1 May 2025 after nearly 8 years on
the Board.
Michael 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. Michael is also Chair of Morgan
Sindall Group plc but announced yesterday that he will be stepping
down from the Board on 28 July 2025. 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, 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."
"I
also want to take this opportunity to thank Andy on behalf of the
Board for his exemplary leadership, during a period of significant
change for the Group, and wish him all the very best for the
future."
Michael said: "I am delighted to be joining Hays and I look
forward to working with the Board and the executive team to drive
forward the Group's strategy to create significant value for all
stakeholders."
Andy Martin commented: "It has been a privilege to serve on the
Board of Hays for nearly 8 years. It is a great company and I wish
all of the incredible team every success for the future, and wish
Michael all the very best as he leads the Board on this next
important step of the Hays journey."
This announcement is made in
accordance with Listing Rule 6.4.6. There are no further
matters to be disclosed under Listing Rule 6.4.8.
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