IG Group Holdings plc Non-Executive Director Changes (6998G)
March 19 2020 - 3:05AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 6998G
IG Group Holdings plc
19 March 2020
IG Group Holdings plc
LEI No: 2138003A5Q1M7ANOUD76
19 March 2020
Non-Executive Director Changes
Appointment of Helen Stevenson
The Board of IG Group Holdings plc (the "Company"), a global
leader in online trading, is pleased to announce that Helen
Stevenson was yesterday appointed as a Non-Executive Director of
the Company. Helen was also appointed as a member of the Company's
Remuneration Committee.
Commenting on the appointment, Company Chairman Mike McTighe
said: "Following an extensive, externally facilitated, search I am
delighted to welcome Helen to the Board. She is a highly
experienced Non-Executive Director with significant marketing and
digital skills and experience. Helen's appointment complements and
builds on the skills of the existing Board members and her
experience in the ever-changing world of executive remuneration is
especially welcome."
Helen Stevenson said: "IG Group is an award-winning,
multi-platform trading company with strong technology assets, a
high-quality customer base and a clear and exciting growth
strategy. I'm looking forward to working with the Board and the
management team to realise further the potential of the
business."
Retirement of Stephen Hill
The Board of the Company yesterday received notice from Stephen
Hill of his intention to retire as a Non-Executive Director of the
Company at the expiry of his current term with effect from 27 April
2020.
Mike McTighe, on behalf of the Board, would like to extend his
thanks to Stephen for his contribution to the Board during his
9-year tenure and wish him every success for the future. Mike
said:
"Stephen has been an invaluable support to the board and
executives throughout his period with the company. His insights and
perspectives have been greatly appreciated over the years. We thank
him for his dedication and service and wish him well."
This announcement is made in accordance with Listing Rule
9.6.11.
Helen Stevenson - Biographical Details
Helen Stevenson brings extensive marketing and digital
experience from a range of industries together with strong customer
focus. Helen is an experienced Non-Executive Director with
particular experience regarding remuneration matters. Helen is
currently the Senior Independent Director of Reach plc and Kin and
Carta plc and a non-executive director of Skipton Building
Society.
Helen served as Chief Marketing Officer UK at Yell Group plc
from 2006 to 2012 and, prior to this, served as Lloyds TSB Group
Marketing Director. Helen started her career with Mars Inc where
she spent 19 years, culminating in her role as European Marketing
Director, leading category strategy development across Europe.
Helen has a BA (Hons) Degree in Chemical Engineering from
Cambridge University.
There is no further information to disclose in accordance with
Listing Rule 9.6.13R.
For further information, please contact:
IG Group
Liz Scorer 020 7573 0727
Jon Laycock 020 7573 0326
investors@iggroup.com
FTI Consulting
Neil Doyle / Ed Berry 020 3727 1141 / 1046
About IG
IG empowers informed, decisive, adventurous, people to access
opportunities in over 16,000 financial markets. With a strong focus
on innovation and technology, the company puts client needs at the
heart of everything it does.
IG's vision is to provide the world's best trading experience.
Established in 1974 as the world's first financial derivatives
firm, it continued leading the way by launching the world's first
online and iPhone trading services.
IG is an award-winning, multi-platform trading company which
allows retail, professional and institutional clients to trade 24
hours a day, 7 days a week*. IG is the world's No.1 provider of
CFDs** and a global leader in forex. It provides leveraged services
with the option of limited-risk guarantees and offers an
execution-only stock trading service in the UK, Australia, Germany,
France, Ireland, Austria and the Netherlands. IG has a range of
affordable, fully managed investment portfolios, which provide a
comprehensive offering to investors and active traders.
IG is a member of the FTSE 250, with offices across Europe,
including a Swiss bank, Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and
North America. IG Group Holdings plc holds a long-term investment
grade credit rating of BBB- with a stable outlook from Fitch
Ratings.
*Excluding 10pm Friday (GMT) to 4am Saturday (GMT)
**Based on revenue excluding FX (from published financial
statements, June 2019)
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