PageGroup plc announced that David Lowden has notified the board of his decision to retire from his role as Chair of the Company. David will step down as Chair and as a director before the Company's 2022 AGM. David joined the PageGroup board in August 2012, becoming Chair in December 2015. The Nomination Committee has initiated a process, led by the Senior Independent Director Patrick De Smedt, to identify and appoint David's successor. As announced separately this morning, David Lowden has been appointed as an independent non-executive director and Chair-designate of Diploma plc, assuming the role of Chair with effect from 19 January 2022.