Board Appointment

RNS Number : 4004H

Close Brothers Group PLC

15 November 2018

 

Board appointment

The Board of Directors of Close Brothers Group plc ("Close Brothers" or the "Group") is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Duffy as an independent non-executive director with effect from 1 January 2019. On joining the Board, Peter will become a member of the Board's Risk Committee. At the same time, and consistent with the Group's other independent non-executive directors, Peter will also become a director of the Group's Banking subsidiary, Close Brothers Limited.

Peter is currently Chief Customer Officer of Just Eat plc. Between 2011 and 2018, Peter held a number of senior roles at easyJet PLC, including as Chief Commercial Officer and Group Commercial Director. Prior to that, Peter held roles at Audi UK Ltd and Barclays Bank PLC over a period of more than 15 years.

Mike Biggs, Chairman of Close Brothers, commented: "I am delighted to welcome Peter to the Close Brothers Board. The Board will benefit from Peter's extensive knowledge of customer behaviour, marketing and technological change, and from his prior experience across a range of sectors, including financial services."

Peter Duffy said: "I am very pleased to be joining the Board of Close Brothers. I look forward to bringing my experience to the Board and playing a part in the continuing development of the Group."

No other information is required to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules in relation to Peter's appointment as a director.

Enquiries

Sophie Gillingham	Director of Investor Relations Close Brothers Group plc	020 7655 3844
Alex Dunn	Company Secretary & Corporate Counsel Close Brothers Group plc	020 7655 3280
Matt Bullivant	Investor Relations Manager Close Brothers Group plc	020 7655 3632

About Close Brothers

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading.  We employ around 3,300 people, principally in the UK.  Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 250.

 

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