Directorate Change

RNS Number : 4318C

Just Group PLC

01 October 2018

 

Just Group plc: Directorate change - Chief Financial Officer

London, UK, 1 October 2018: Just Group plc (LSE: Just), a specialist financial services group focussing on attractive segments of the UK retirement income market announces that after 12 years as Group Chief Financial Officer at Just, Simon Thomas is to step down as an Executive Director of the Company. The effective date of his departure will be 31 October 2018. Mr Thomas is leaving with the mutual consent of the Group.

David Richardson who is currently Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of UK Corporate Business of Just Group plc will, in addition to his current responsibilities, be appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer.  Mr Richardson was previously Chief Financial Officer of Partnership Assurance Group plc from February 2013 until April 2016.  Mr Thomas will ensure the completion of a smooth handover to Mr Richardson.

The search for a successor for Mr Thomas is now underway, and a further announcement will be made in due course.

Chris Gibson-Smith, Chairman of Just Group said:

"On behalf of the Board I would like to take this opportunity to thank Simon for his leadership and significant contributions during his time at Just, including his key role in helping the business through the process of responding to CP13/18. We wish Simon the very best for the future.

I would also like to thank David for taking on the role as Interim Chief Financial Officer. We are very fortunate to have someone with his experience and deep understanding of Just Group who can step into the role and ensure the business remains in capable hands during the interim period."

Rodney Cook, Chief Executive of Just said:

 "I would like to add my personal thanks to Simon for the great support he has given me and the valuable contribution he has made to the business over the past 12 years, while we have worked together to build the company. I wish him and his family all the very best for the future."

Simon Thomas, commented:

 "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Just. It has been a privilege to serve on the Just Board over the past 12 years."

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 ("MAR").  Upon publication of this announcement, the inside information is now considered to be in the public domain for the purposes of MAR.

For further information, please contact:

Enquiries Investors / Analysts James Pearce, Director of Group Finance Telephone: [phone] [e-mail] Alistair Smith, Investor Relations Manager Telephone: [phone] [e-mail]

Media Stephen Lowe, Group Communications Director Telephone: [phone] [e-mail] Temple Bar Advisory Alex Child-Villiers William Barker Telephone: [phone]

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