CHRIS GIBSON-SMITH TO RETIRE AS CHAIR OF JUST GROUP plc
Just Group plc ('Just', the 'Group') announces that Chris Gibson-Smith has informed the Board of his intention to retire as Chair of the Group as soon as a suitable successor has been identified. A search will commence shortly, led by the Group's Senior Independent Director, Keith Nicholson. In the meantime Chris will stand for re-election at the Company's AGM in May 2020.
Chris was appointed Chair of the Group in April 2016. He had previously served as Chair of Partnership Assurance Group plc from May 2013.
Chris Gibson-Smith said:
'It has been an honour to chair Just Group since its creation. Having overseen a transformational merger, navigated significant regulatory change and overseen the appointment of a new team of Executive Directors, now is the right time for me to move on. I know that Just is in good hands and wish David and his team well as they take the Group forwards.'
David Richardson, Group Chief Executive, said:
'Working with Chris has been a privilege. He brought a wealth of experience to the role drawn from a diverse range of sectors, combined with a passion for the business and an astute commercial brain. The entire Board benefitted from his insights and I have valued his wise counsel. He has steered the Group through some very challenging times and takes with him our best wishes for the future.'
Enquiries
Investors / Analysts
James Pearce, Director of Group Finance
Telephone: +44 (0) 7715 085 099
james.pearce@wearejust.co.uk
Alistair Smith, Investor Relations Manager
Telephone: +44 (0) 1737 232 792
alistair.smith@wearejust.co.uk
Paul Kelly, Investor Relations Manager
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7444 8127
paul.kelly@wearejust.co.uk
Media
Stephen Lowe, Group Communications Director
Telephone: +44 (0) 1737 827 301
press.office@wearejust.co.uk
Temple Bar Advisory
Alex Child-Villiers
William Barker
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7975 1415
A copy of this announcement will be available on the Group's website www.justgroupplc.co.uk
JUST GROUP PLC
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Bancroft Road, Reigate
Surrey RH2 7RU
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Just Group plc is a United Kingdom-based financial services company that is focused on segments of the United Kingdom retirement income market. The Company is a provider of retirement income products and services to individual and corporate clients. The Company develops scalable retirement-focused solutions for banks, building societies, life assurance companies, pension scheme trustees, other corporate clients, and their customers, clients, and members. The Companyâs insurance segment writes insurance products for the retirement market, which include Guaranteed Income for Life Solutions, Defined Benefit De-Risking Solutions, Care Plans, and Protection, and invests the premiums received from these contracts in debt and other fixed income securities, gilts, liquidity funds, and lifetime mortgage advances. The Other segment also includes the Companyâs corporate activities that are primarily involved in managing the Companyâs liquidity, capital, and investment activities.
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