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RNS Number : 7775V  Clarkson PLC  12 August 2022

 

 

 

CLARKSON PLC

("the Company" or "Clarksons")

 

12 August 2022

 

Appointment of New Senior Independent Director and

Changes in Board Committee composition

 

The Company today announces that Peter Backhouse will step down as Senior
Independent Director with effect from 11 September 2022 following the
completion of his nine-year tenure as an independent Non-Executive Director of
Clarksons.  He will remain on the Board until the end of 2022.

 

The Board has agreed that Sue Harris, who has been an independent
Non-Executive Director since October 2020 and Chair of the Audit and Risk
Committee since November 2020, will be appointed the Senior Independent
Director to replace Peter Backhouse.

 

Following this appointment on 11 September 2022, the following committee
membership changes will occur:

 

Peter Backhouse will resign from the Audit and Risk Committee and the
Nomination Committee;

Martine Bond will be appointed to the Remuneration Committee;

Sue Harris will resign from the Remuneration Committee and be appointed to the
Nomination Committee;

Dr Tim Miller will resign from the Nomination Committee and be appointed to
the Audit and Risk Committee; and

Birger Nergaard will be appointed to the Nomination Committee.

 

In addition, Heike Truol will be appointed the Employee Engagement Director
and Dr Tim Miller will step down from this role.

 

Following the changes noted above, with effect from 11 September 2022 the
Board committee membership will be as follows:

 

 Audit and Risk Committee  Nomination Committee           Remuneration Committee
 Sue Harris (Chair)        Laurence Hollingworth (Chair)  Dr Tim Miller (Chair)
 Martine Bond              Sue Harris                     Martine Bond
 Dr Tim Miller             Birger Nergaard                Laurence Hollingworth
 Heike Truol               Heike Truol                    Birger Nergaard

 

 

Laurence Hollingworth, Chair, said: "We would like to thank Peter Backhouse
for his many years of service to Clarksons as Senior Independent Director and
look forward to continuing to receive his valuable contribution and commitment
to the Board until the end of the year.  The Board is delighted that Sue
Harris has agreed to be appointed as Senior Independent Director as she brings
with her a great deal of experience and valuable insight."

 

 

For further details please contact:

 

Company enquiries:

Andi Case, Chief Executive Officer

Jeff Woyda, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer

 

Tel: +44(0)20 7334 0000

 

Camarco:

Billy Clegg

Jennifer Renwick

 

Tel: +44(0)20 3757 4983 / 4994

 

 

 

About Clarkson PLC

 

Clarkson PLC is the world's leading provider of integrated services and
investment banking capabilities to the shipping and offshore markets,
facilitating global trade.

Founded in 1852, Clarksons offers its diverse and growing client base an
unrivalled range of shipbroking services, sector research, on-hand logistical
support and full investment banking capabilities in all key shipping and
offshore sectors. Clarksons continues to drive innovation across its business,
developing digital solutions which underpin the Group's unrivalled expertise
and knowledge with leading technology.

The Group employs over 1,700 people in 52 different offices across its four
divisions and is number one or two in all its market segments.

The Company has delivered 19 years of consecutive dividend growth. The highly
cash-generative nature of the business, supported by a strong balance sheet,
has enabled Clarksons to continue to invest to position the business to
capitalise on opportunities in its markets.

Clarksons is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange under the
ticker CKN and is a member of the FTSE 250 Index.

For more information, visit www.clarksons.com.

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