St. James's Place plc has announced the appointment of Simon Fraser as an Independent Non-executive Director, effective from 22 April 2024. Upon appointment, Simon will be a member of the Group Remuneration Committee and Group Audit Committee and, subject to regulatory approval, will be appointed as the Company's Senior Independent Director. Simon will also become a member of the Group Nomination and Governance Committee in this role.
Simon Fraser brings extensive experience in the financial sector, particularly in investment banking, with a significant portion of his executive career spent at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He has also held senior independent director positions at Derwent London plc and Lancashire Holdings Ltd, as well as a non-executive position at Legal & General Investment Management Ltd until March 2024. Since 2021, Simon has been a non-executive director of SEGRO plc.
Paul Manduca, Chair of St. James's Place plc, expressed his delight at Simon's appointment, highlighting his extensive financial services experience and knowledge of capital markets. The company has confirmed that there is no other information regarding Simon Fraser's appointment to be disclosed under paragraph 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules.
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This announcement marks a significant addition to the St. James's Place plc Board, with Simon Fraser's wealth of experience poised to contribute to the company's strategic direction and governance.