RS Group plc (RS) announced that Kate Ringrose has been appointed to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will join RS and take up her role with effect from 2 October 2023. Kate joins RS after a successful 18-year career at Centrica plc, most recently as Group CFO. Kate is a highly experienced CFO with a strong track record of successfully leading finance functions and was instrumental in the transformation of Centrica into a resilient business with a strong balance sheet and clear growth strategy.

Kate is a chartered accountant and trained with KPMG in South Africa.