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:
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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.
Ends
FRASERS GROUP PLC
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Andrew Kasoulis, Investor Relations Director
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