Audit Committee Chair

JTC PLC

26 February 2026

 

26 February 2026

JTC PLC

(the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries "JTC" or the "Group")

Audit Committee Chair

The Company announces that Dermot Mathias has stepped down from his role as Chair of the Audit Committee with effect from 25 February 2026. Dermot has also confirmed that he will not stand for re-election as an Independent Non-Executive Director at the forthcoming AGM on 21 May 2026.

The Board is pleased to confirm that Dermot will remain on the Board and as a member of the Audit Committee until the AGM, providing valuable continuity and support to the Committee during this transitional period.

The Board wishes to take the opportunity to publicly extend its thanks to Dermot for his significant contribution to the Company since joining the Board in 2018 and wishes him the very best for the future.

In accordance with the Board's previously approved succession plans, Dr. Erika Schraner, who was appointed to the Board in November 2019 and has served as Chair of the Nomination Committee since November 2020, has been appointed as Chair of the Audit Committee with effect from 25 February 2026. Erika brings extensive experience and strong leadership to the Audit Committee.

Mike Liston, Non-Executive Chairman of JTC PLC, commented:

"On behalf of the Board, I would like to express our sincere thanks to Dermot for his wisdom, commitment and outstanding service over many years. Dermot has played a pivotal role in guiding the Company through a period of substantial growth, from IPO to the proposed acquisition recently approved by Shareholders. We are grateful that Dermot will remain with us until the forthcoming AGM, providing continuity and support to the Board, Erika and the Audit Committee. We wish him well for the future.

We are also delighted that Erika has accepted the appointment as Chair of the Audit Committee. Erika's deep knowledge of the Company and her breadth of experience will provide strong leadership to the Committee, and we look forward to her further contributions in this important role."

Board and Committees

Following Dr. Schraner's appointment as Audit Committee Chair, membership of the Board and Board Committees is as follows:

·      Board

Mike Liston, Non-Executive Chair

Nigel Le Quesne, Chief Executive Officer 

Martin Fotheringham, Chief Financial Officer

Wendy Holley, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer 

Erika Schraner, Senior Independent Non-Executive Director

Dermot Mathias, Independent Non-Executive Director

Michael Gray, Independent Non-Executive Director

May Knight, Independent Non-Executive Director

Dawn Marriott, Independent Non-Executive Director

·      Audit Committee

Erika Schraner (Chair)

Dermot Mathais

Michael Gray

May Knight

Dawn Marriott

·      Governance and Risk Committee

May Knight (Chair)

Dermot Mathias

Michael Gray

Erika Schraner

Dawn Marriott

·      Nomination Committee

Erika Schraner (Chair)

Dermot Mathais

Mike Liston

Michael Gray

Wendy Holley

May Knight

Dawn Marriott

·      Remuneration Committee

Michael Gray (Chair)

Mike Liston

Dermot Mathias

May Knight

Dawn Marriott

No further information is required to be disclosed pursuant to UKLR6.4.

Further information

Miranda Lansdowne

Group Company Secretary

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About JTC

JTC is a publicly listed, global professional services business with deep expertise in fund, corporate and private client services. Every JTC person is an owner of the business and this fundamental part of our culture aligns us with the best interests of all our stakeholders. Our purpose is to maximize potential and our success is built on service excellence, long-term relationships and technology capabilities that drive efficiency and add value.

www.jtcgroup.com

 

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