Directorate change

Hill & Smith PLC

07 September 2026

 

7 September 2026

HILL & SMITH PLC

Directorate Change

Appointment of Sue Clark as non-executive director

Hill & Smith PLC ('Hill & Smith' or the 'Group'), the leading provider of solutions that enhance the resilience of vital infrastructure and the built environment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Clark as an additional non-executive director with effect from 2 October 2026. Sue will join the Nomination, Audit and Remuneration Committees from appointment and assume the role of Senior Independent Director from Tony Quinlan on 1 January 2027. Tony Quinlan will remain on the Board in his role of non-executive director and Chair of Remuneration Committee.

Sue Clark is Senior Independent Director & Chair of the Remuneration Committee at easyJet plc, Mondi plc and Imperial Brands plc. Sue has a strong strategic and operational background gained within large international companies in both executive and non-executive capacities. Sue commenced her career with the Central Electricity Generating Board, National Power plc and Railtrack Group plc, subsequently serving in leadership roles at SABMiller plc. She has previously served as a non-executive director of AkzoNobel NV, Britvic plc and Bakkavor Group plc.

Nick Anderson, Chair said "On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome Sue to Hill & Smith. Sue is an experienced non-executive director with broad commercial, operational and strategic experience gained across a wide range of industries and international businesses. While welcoming Sue, I would like to thank Tony Quinlan for his outstanding contribution as Senior Independent Director over the last 6 years and look forward to continuing to work with him as part of the expanded Board."

This announcement is made pursuant to Listing Rule 6.4.6R. No other information is required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 6.4.8R in relation to this appointment.

For further information, please contact:

Hill & Smith PLC

Rutger Helbing, Chief Executive Officer                    Tel: [phone]

Chris McLeish, Chief Financial Officer

MHP

Reg Hoare/Rachel Farrington/Hugo Harris               Tel: [phone]
                                                                                          Email: [e-mail]

 

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