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24/09/2025 15:00

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RNS Number : 6751A  BAE SYSTEMS PLC  24 September 2025

BAE Systems plc

Directorate Changes

Appointment of John Pettigrew

BAE Systems plc (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of John
Pettigrew as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 23
February 2026. Mr Pettigrew will also become a member of the Audit and Risk
Committee from the same date.

Mr Pettigrew is currently the Chief Executive Officer at National Grid plc,
having been appointed in 2016. He is scheduled to step down from that role on
16 November 2025. Mr Pettigrew joined National Grid as a graduate trainee in
1991 and during his time there held a variety of senior roles, including UK
Director of Engineering, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President
for the US Electricity Distribution & Generation business, Chief Operating
Officer for UK Gas Distribution, and UK Chief Operating Officer. He joined the
National Grid Board as Executive Director, UK in 2014.

John is also the Senior Independent Director of Rentokil Initial plc.

Cressida Hogg, Chair, said:

"I am delighted that John has agreed to join the Board. He brings deep
experience as a FTSE30 leader, and experience of complex project management
and engineering in both the UK and the US."

There is no further information required to be disclosed in relation to John
Pettigrew pursuant to UK Listing Rule 6.4.8R.

Retirement of Dame Elizabeth Corley

The Company further announces that Dame Elizabeth Corley will step down from
the Board on 30 November 2025, having completed more than nine years' service.

Cressida Hogg, Chair, said:

"I would like to thank Elizabeth for her contribution to the Board for nearly
a decade. We will all miss her intellect, insight, knowledge of the Company
and her personality on our board"

 

For further information, please contact:

 Investor Relations                  Media Relations
 Paul Checketts                      Kristina Anderson

Investor Relations Director
Director, Media Relations

Telephone: +44 (0) 3300 46 6802
Telephone: +44 (0) 7540 628673

Email: investors@baesystems.com
Email: kristina.anderson@baesystems.com

 

 

 

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