Jersey Electricity PLC Directorate Change (9472M)
14 May 2020 - 10:07PM
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RNS Number : 9472M
Jersey Electricity PLC
14 May 2020
JERSEY ELECTRICITY PLC
14th May 2020
Directorate Change - Appointment of non-executive Director
The Board of Jersey Electricity Plc is pleased to announce the
appointment of Ms Amanda Elisabeth Astall as a non-executive
Director with effect from 1 June, 2020.
Amanda's career includes 27 years at Accenture (previously
Andersen Consulting) where she was appointed as Managing Director
of the UK and Ireland business, and then more recently as Managing
Director for Public Services in Europe, Africa and Latin America.
She has worked with blue-chip companies in the Utilities and
Financial Sectors; as well as providing the technology services for
the London Stock Exchange. She served on the CBI President's
Committee.
In the last 10 years she has served in non-executive roles in
defence and security for Her Majesty's Government, as well as on
the Board of LSE listed Hyder Plc from 2013-14, prior to its
acquisition. She is currently a non-executive director of Standard
Bank Jersey and Offshore Group; Paragon Id (listed on Euronext) and
VFS Global AG.
Born in Jersey, Amanda has lived in the UK, France and Singapore
and has now returned to live in Jersey. Amanda has a BA in French,
Economics and Politics from the London School of Economics, where
she is also an Emeritus Governor.
There are no further disclosures required to be made in respect
of Rule 9.6.13 of the FCA's Listing Rules.
Since the States of Jersey are considered to be a 'controlling
shareholder' by virtue of their voting rights in the Company, the
FCA's Listing Rule 13.8.17 requires additional disclosures when
independent directors are appointed. Accordingly the following
information is provided in respect of this appointment:
Details of any existing or previous relationships, transactions
or arrangements:
Amanda was a member of Digital Jersey Board 2012-2019 and a
technology adviser to States of Jersey 2015/16 - both appointments
made by the States of Jersey.
The Company also makes the following statements:
-- Effectiveness: Amanda's biography is above. Her background
and skillset will bring diversity to the Board.
-- Independence: The Board considers that Amanda is independent
in character and judgment, and that there are no relationships or
circumstances that are likely to affect her judgment.
-- Selection: Amanda was selected through a process overseen by
the Nominations Committee with the use of an external recruitment
consultant.
Enquiries:
Peter Routier
Company Secretary
Jersey Electricity Plc
PO Box 45, The Powerhouse
Queens Road, St Helier
Jersey. JE4 8NY
Tel: +44 1534 505253
email: proutier@jec.co.uk
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