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Hays PLC
20 February 2024
 

20 February 2024

Hays plc ("Hays")

APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Hays plc has today announced that Helen Cunningham will join the Board of Hays as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 March 2024 and Anthony Kirby will join the Board of Hays as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 April 2024.

 

Commenting on the appointments, Andrew Martin, Chair of Hays, said: "I am delighted to welcome Helen and Anthony to Hays. Helen is Chief Human Resources Officer at Inchcape and brings extensive HR functional expertise to the Board. Anthony is Chief Executive Officer, UK and Europe at Serco Group plc and has a wealth of experience having previously held roles as Group Chief Operating Officer and Group Chief HR Officer. I'm sure Helen and Anthony will make a significant contribution to the Board and we look forward to them joining."

 

Helen commented: "I am honoured to join the Board of Hays plc. Hays is a terrific business and plays a critical role in helping global businesses thrive through their industry-leading recruitment and talent solutions."


 Anthony commented: "I am delighted to have been selected by the Nomination Committee to join the Board.  It is a fantastic business with strong foundations, great potential and an unrivalled international presence. I am looking forward to making a positive contribution to the Board and the wider business over the coming years".

 

 

Notes:

 

1.   The appointments of Helen Cunningham and Anthony Kirby were made by the Board on the recommendation of the Nomination Committee. The Committee conducted an extensive search and selection process for this appointment, using an external search firm. The external search firm provided a diverse list of candidates who were approached, evaluated and interviewed, against an agreed set of criteria aligned to the Board's target skills matrix.  The Board satisfied itself that Helen and Anthony had the experience and time available to carry out the role.

 


2.   The Board has determined that Helen Cunningham and Anthony Kirby are independent Non-Executive Directors in accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code.

 


3.   Helen Cunningham and Anthony Kirby will receive the standard basic fee for a Non-Executive Director of £62,078 per annum. 


 


4.   There are no further disclosures to be made in respect of Helen Cunningham and Anthony Kirby appointment under Listing Rule 9.6.13R.

 

 

Doug Evans

Company Secretary

 

LEI code:  213800QC8AWD4BO8TH08

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