REG - Hays PLC - Board Changes

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16/01/2025 07:00

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RNS Number : 4829T  Hays PLC  16 January 2025

16 January 2025

 

HAYS PLC

BOARD CHANGES

Hays plc ("Hays") today announces the appointment of Michael Findlay to its
Board as a Non-Executive Director and Chair-designate. He will join the Board
on 20 January 2025 and will succeed Andrew Martin as Non-Executive Chair from
1 May 2025. Andrew will retire on 1 May 2025 after nearly 8 years on the
Board.

Michael Findlay is currently Non-Executive Chair of London Stock Exchange plc
and a Non-Executive Director of International Distribution Services plc and
Jarrold & Sons Limited. Michael is also Chair of Morgan Sindall Group plc
but announced yesterday that he will be stepping down from the Board on 28
July 2025. Previous roles include co-head of investment banking for UK and
Ireland at Bank of America and Senior Independent Director at UK Mail Group
plc.

Cheryl Millington, Hays' Senior Independent Director, who led the succession
process, said: "I am delighted that Michael will be joining the Hays Board.
Michael is a highly accomplished business leader and a proven Non-Executive
and Chair. Having spent his executive career in corporate broking and
investment banking, Michael has advised many leading UK plcs on a wide range
of strategic, financing and governance matters. He also brings a strong
understanding of people intensive and service orientated businesses."

"I also want to take this opportunity to thank Andy on behalf of the Board for
his exemplary leadership, during a period of significant change for the Group,
and wish him all the very best for the future."

Michael said: "I am delighted to be joining Hays and I look forward to working
with the Board and the executive team to drive forward the Group's strategy to
create significant value for all stakeholders."

Andy Martin commented: "It has been a privilege to serve on the Board of Hays
for nearly 8 years. It is a great company and I wish all of the incredible
team every success for the future, and wish Michael all the very best as he
leads the Board on this next important step of the Hays journey."

This announcement is made in accordance with Listing Rule 6.4.6. There are no
further matters to be disclosed under Listing Rule 6.4.8.

 

Enquiries

 Hays plc                                              General Counsel & Company Secretary

 Rachel Ford                                           Head of Investor Relations & ESG         +44 (0) 333 010 2682

Kean Marden

                                                                                              +44 (0) 333 010 7092
 FGS Global

Guy Lamming / Anjali Unnikrishnan / Richard Crowley

hays@fgsglobal.com

 

 

 

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