REG - Johnson Matthey PLC - Appointment of Andrew Cosslett as Chair

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RNS Number : 3848R  Johnson Matthey PLC  17 July 2025

17(th) July 2025

 

Johnson Matthey Plc

(the Company)

Appointment of Andrew Cosslett as Chair

 

Johnson Matthey is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Cosslett as
Non-Executive Chair of the Board, with effect from the conclusion of today's
Annual General Meeting ("AGM"). Andrew will succeed Patrick Thomas who will
step down from the Board at the end of the AGM.

 

Andrew is an experienced Chair with a strong track record in leading
significant transformational and cultural change and delivering long-term
shareholder value. He has held a number of senior executive and non-executive
roles across a range of sectors, including consumer goods, hospitality and
media. His extensive boardroom experience and commercial insight will support
the Company's strategy as it becomes a highly focused and leaner business,
driving sustainable cash generation.

 

Andrew is currently Chair of ITV plc and previously served as Chair of
Kingfisher plc and the Rugby Football Union (RFU). He is the former Chief
Executive Officer of both InterContinental Hotels Group PLC and Fitness First.
Andrew received a CBE for services to the RFU in the 2022 New Year's Honours
List.

 

Patrick Thomas, retiring Chair commented: "Andrew is a proven leader with the
ability to successfully guide complex organisations through change, and I am
pleased to welcome him as my successor. I wish him and the Board every success
in the years ahead."

 

Liam Condon, Chief Executive of Johnson Matthey said: "I am delighted to
welcome Andrew to Johnson Matthey as Chair. He brings a wealth of experience
and strategic perspectives with a clear focus on high performance, and I am
confident he will provide strong leadership to the Board and valuable support
to the executive team as we deliver the next phase of our strategy.

 

I would also like to thank Patrick for his leadership and guidance. His
stewardship has played a key role in helping JM move forward with renewed
energy and a clear direction."

 

Andrew Cosslett said: "Johnson Matthey is a business with a proud heritage.
 I'm excited to join at such a pivotal time, with the sale of Catalyst
Technologies to be completed and the business transitioning to focus on
sustainable cash generation. I look forward to working with the team to
deliver long-term value for all our stakeholders."

 

Upon joining the Board, Andrew will also become a member and Chair of the
Nomination Committee and member of the Societal Value Committee.

 

 

Disclosures required pursuant to UKLR 6.4.8R of the Listing Rules of the
Financial Conduct Authority (including directorships held in other publicly
quoted companies at any time in the previous five years)

 

Andrew has been a director of ITV plc since June 2022.

 

From June 2017 until June 2024, Andrew was a director of Kingfisher plc.

 

There are no other matters that require disclosure under 6.4.8R of the UK
Listing Rules.

 

 

ENDS

 

 Enquiries:

 Simon Price       General Counsel and Company Secretary        +44 20 7269 8052
 Martin Dunwoodie  Director of Investor Relations and Treasury  +44 20 7269 8241

 

Johnson Matthey Plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (JMAT)

Registered in England & Wales number: 00033774

Legal Entity Identifier number: 2138001AVBSD1HSC6Z10

 

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