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RNS Number : 7375V  Severn Trent PLC  04 February 2025

Severn Trent Plc - Board Changes

 

The Board of Severn Trent Plc (the 'Company') today announces that Kevin
Beeston, Senior Independent Non-Executive Director and member of the Audit and
Risk, Nominations, Remuneration and Treasury Committees, will retire from the
Board on 30 April 2025 having served on the Board for nine years.

 

Commenting on Kevin's retirement, Christine Hodgson, Chair, said, "I would
like to express our sincere thanks to Kevin for his invaluable contribution
throughout his tenure on the Board, in particular as Senior Independent
Director.  Kevin's expertise, professionalism, and unwavering dedication have
been a tremendous asset to the Company.  Over the past nine years, he has
significantly helped to shape the direction and success of Severn Trent.  We
are immensely grateful for his service and wish Kevin all the very best."

 

The Board of Severn Trent Plc also announces that Nicholas ('Nick') Hampton
has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from
4 April 2025.  Nick has been appointed as a member of the Audit and Risk,
Nominations, Remuneration and Treasury Committees.  Nick will succeed Kevin
Beeston as Senior Independent Director on 1 May 2025.  Nick has also been
appointed to the Board of Severn Trent Water Limited.

 

Nick is currently Chief Executive Officer of Tate & Lyle Plc, a position
to which he was appointed in 2018 having served as Chief Financial Officer
since 2014.  Prior to joining Tate & Lyle Plc, Nick held a number of
senior financial, commercial and operational roles at PepsiCo Inc., covering
the UK and Ireland, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

 

Nick brings to the Board extensive experience in general management, finance,
investor relations, strategy and M&A, information systems and procurement.
 Nick also has significant Non-Executive experience and he is currently
Senior Independent Director of Great Portland Estates Plc, where he has served
on the Board since October 2016.

 

Commenting on the appointment, Christine Hodgson, Chair, said, "On behalf of
the entire Board, I look forward to welcoming Nick to Severn Trent.  Nick's
strong Non-Executive and Senior Independent Director experience and commercial
acumen will help to ensure that we continue to grow the Group in a successful
and sustainable way, and support continued delivery for our customers,
shareholders, employees, and the communities we serve."

 

Nick Hampton said, "I am delighted to have been appointed as a Director of
Severn Trent.  I look forward to joining the Board and working with a
sector-leading team of colleagues to build upon the strong performance
achieved in AMP7, and to ensure that Severn Trent continues to deliver
outstanding services for its customers and wider stakeholders."

 

The Company confirms that there is no other information to be disclosed under
the requirements of Listing Rule 6.4.8 in relation to these appointments.

 

Enquiries

 Investors & Analysts
 Rachel Martin               Severn Trent Plc  +44 (0) 7824 624011
 Head of Investor Relations

 Andy Farrell                Severn Trent Plc  +44 (0) 7989 390825
 Investor Relations Manager

 Media
 Press Office                Severn Trent Plc  +44 (0) 247 771 5640
 Jonathan Sibun              Teneo             +44 (0) 207 353 4200

 

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