Directorate Change

RNS Number : 9409N

Investec PLC

14 August 2017

 

Investec Limited Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Registration number 1925/002833/06       JSE share code: INL NSX share code: IVD    BSE share code: INVESTEC ISIN: ZAE000081949			Investec plc Incorporated in England and Wales Registration number 3633621 LSE share code: INVP JSE share code: INP ISIN: GB00B17BBQ50

As part of the dual listed company structure, Investec plc and Investec Limited notify both the London Stock Exchange and the JSE Limited of matters which are required to be disclosed under the Disclosure, Transparency and Listing Rules of the United Kingdom Listing Authority (the "UKLA") and/or the JSE Listing Requirements.

Accordingly we advise of the following:

Investec plc and Investec Limited (the "Group") - Directorate changes

The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Hourquebie as non-executive director of the Group Boards, with effect from 14 August 2017. Philip will be appointed to the Group's Audit Committees, the Board Risk and Capital Committee and the Remuneration Committee at the same time.

Philip was previously a senior partner at EY with a background in advisory services in both the private and public services. Philip retired from EY in 2014. He has substantial leadership credentials and non-executive experience and is currently a non-executive director of Investec Property Fund Limited (South African listed fund part of Investec Group) and Aveng Limited (South African listed multi-national group).

As detailed in the notices of the annual general meetings issued on 09 June 2017, Peter Thomas has stepped down from his position as non-executive director of Investec plc and Investec Limited, and as a member of the Group's Audit Committees with effect from the conclusion of the 2017 Annual General Meetings held on 10 August 2017.

The Board thanks Peter for his contribution to the Board and the Group's Audit Committees.

Save for the directorships listed in the notes, there are no further details required to be disclosed by Rule 9.6.13 of the UK Listing Rules.

For further information please contact:

Investec Investor Relations                                                                            

Ursula Nobrega                                                                    

[phone]               

[e-mail]

London and Johannesburg

14 August 2017

Notes:

Philip Hourquebie's current directorships in publicly quoted companies:

Aveng Limited

Investec Property Fund

 

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