St. James's Place PLC Appoints Simon Fraser as Senior Independent Director

St. James's Place plc has confirmed the appointment of Simon Fraser as the Senior Independent Director, effective from 16 July 2024. Fraser, who received the necessary regulatory approvals, also joined the Group Nomination and Governance Committee on the same date. He succeeds John Hitchens, who had been serving as the interim Senior Independent Director. Hitchens will continue in his roles as Independent Non-Executive Director, Chair of the Group Audit Committee, and member of the Group Nomination and Governance Committee and Group Risk Committee.

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