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RNS Number : 3141X  Close Brothers Group PLC  29 August 2025

 

 
 

 Appointment of Director

 Close Brothers appoints Fiona McCarthy as an executive director

Close Brothers Group plc ("the group" or "Close Brothers") is pleased to
announce the appointment of Fiona McCarthy as an executive member of the Board
of Directors, with effect from 29 August 2025.

Following Mike Morgan's appointment to Group Chief Executive, Fiona was
appointed as Chief Finance Officer of the group in January 2025 and is also a
member of the Group Executive Committee. She will retain these
responsibilities as part of her new role as an executive director.

Fiona joined the group in 2019 as  the  Financial Planning and Analysis
Director and has over 30 years' experience in financial services across the
retail, commercial, corporate and investment banking sectors. Prior to joining
Close Brothers, Fiona held a number of senior finance roles at UBS and
Natwest, most recently as interim Chief Finance Officer for the global
investment bank of UBS.

Mike Biggs, Chair said:

"I am delighted to be welcoming Fiona to the Board.

During her six years with the group, Fiona has provided effective leadership
of the finance teams, with a demonstrable track record of delivery. She brings
extensive experience and deep knowledge of the organisation and her
appointment ensures strong continuity in the group's leadership team.

I look forward to working closely with Fiona to continue building on our
proven business model for future years."

 

There are no other matters to be disclosed under the UK Listing Rule 6.4.8.R
in relation to Fiona McCarthy's appointment.

Enquiries

Camila
Sugimura                                 Close
Brothers Group plc
020 3857 6577

Sam
Cartwright
H/Advisors
Maitland
07827 254561

 

About Close Brothers

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending,
deposit taking and securities trading.  We employ approximately 3,000 people,
principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is
listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

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