Directorate Change

Johnson Matthey PLC

09 September 2024

 

9^th September 2024

Johnson Matthey Plc

(the Company)

Sinead Lynch to join Johnson Matthey as a Non-Executive Director

The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Sinead Lynch as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1^st January 2025. Sinead will also become a member of the Remuneration, Nomination and Societal Value Committees.

Sinead brings a deep understanding of low carbon energy and sustainability, having spent  30 years in the energy sector at Royal Dutch Shell ("Shell") and BG Group ("BG"), including the last 10 years in an executive capacity. Most recently, she led Shell's Low Carbon Fuels business, developing technologies and investing in projects to produce sustainable renewable fuels at scale. Prior to this, Sinead was the UK Country Chair at Shell and led the Safety and Sustainability division of BG before its acquisition by Shell. She was also co-chair of the UK Hydrogen Advisory Council from 1^st July 2020 until 1^st August 2021.

Following a seven-year tenure, Jane Griffiths has taken the decision to step down as Chair of the Societal Value Committee and from the Board on 31st December 2024. Rita Forst will succeed Jane as Chair of the Societal Value Committee from 1st January 2025.

Patrick Thomas, Chair of Johnson Matthey said:

"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Jane for her significant contributions during her time with Johnson Matthey. In particular, her input and challenge to our sustainability commitments has been invaluable, and I wish her well for the future. I'm very pleased to welcome Sinead to the Board and look forward to benefiting from her expertise and advice, as JM continues to transform into an industry-leading energy transition company."  

There are no further matters to be disclosed pursuant to UK Listing Rule 6.4.8R

ENDS

Enquiries:  Simon Price General Counsel and Company Secretary [phone] Martin Dunwoodie Director of Investor Relations [phone]

Johnson Matthey Plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (JMAT)

Registered in England & Wales number: 00033774
Legal Entity Identifier number: 2138001AVBSD1HSC6Z10

 

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