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03/06/2024 07:00

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RNS Number : 7483Q  Frasers Group PLC  03 June 2024

Date: 3 June 2024

 

FRASERS GROUP PLC

 

Further to the announcement made on 26 February 2024, Frasers Group plc
("Frasers" or the "Group") announces the appointment of Sir Jon Thompson,
former CEO, Financial Reporting Council, as Non-Executive Director (NED) to
the Board. This latest appointment reaffirms the Group's commitment to
elevating its board and its confidence in its long-term growth strategy.

 

Sir Jon's expertise in corporate governance, reporting and audit, and
experience in large-scale project management, will strengthen the execution of
Frasers' long-term growth strategy and continue to position the Group as a
leading international business.

 

David Daly, Chair of the Board, Frasers Group, said: "We are delighted to
welcome Sir Jon to the Board. I know that we will benefit from his vast
experience and leadership which will continue to enable the future success of
the Elevation Strategy."

 

Michael Murray, Chief Executive Officer of Frasers Group, commented: "I am
pleased to welcome Sir Jon to the Board at a very exciting time for Frasers
Group. His appointment reflects the progress we have made to date on Frasers'
transformation and Elevation Strategy, as well as our ambitions for the
future. Sir Jon's expertise in corporate governance and major project
management will be invaluable as we enter the next phase of our strategy."

 

Frasers Group's new Board member:

 

-       Sir Jon Thompson, former Chief Executive, Financial Reporting
Council, will bring a wealth of experience in governance, reporting and audit,
having led the major transformation of the FRC following multiple independent
audits. Sir Jon's previous roles include Chair of HS2, CEO of HMRC, and
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, where he oversaw major
projects and drove significant change programmes. --He has also had an
impressive career in finance, having held positions such as Director General
of Finance at the Ministry of Defence, Director General of Corporate Services
at the Department for Education, and Finance Director of Ofsted. Before
joining the Civil Service in 2004, Sir Jon held several corporate services and
finance roles in the public and private sectors.

 

There are no other details that are required to be disclosed in respect of
Rule 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.

 

 

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 FRASERS GROUP PLC
 Robert Palmer, Company Secretary              T. 0344 245 9200

 LEI: 213800JEGHHEAXIJDX34                     E. company.secretary@frasers.group (mailto:company.secretary@frasers.group)
 Chris Wootton, Chief Financial Officer        T. 0344 245 9200

                                               E. financial@frasers.group
 Ronnie Laffar, Group Head of Communications   T. 07931 841082

                                               E. fgpr@frasers.group
 Andrew Kasoulis, Investor Relations Director  T. 07826 532191

                                               E. Andrew.Kasoulis@frasers.group

 

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