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LONDON – NatVest Group plc (LSE:NVG) today announced that Mark Seligman, current non-executive director and senior Independent (LON:) The director will retire from the company’s board on March 31, 2025. Lena Wilson, who currently serves on the board as an independent non-executive director, will succeed Seligman as senior independent director effective April 1, 2025.
In a series of changes to its board, the banking group also revealed the appointment of Gill Whitehead as an independent non-executive director from 8 January 2025. Whitehead’s extensive background in data science and technology, as well as her experience of UK regulatory processes, is expected to bring valuable expertise.
Rick Haythornthwaite, NatWest Group Chairman, thanked Seligman for his contributions since his appointment in April 2017 and welcomed Wilson and Whitehead to their new roles. Haythornthwaite highlighted Wilson’s strong leadership and respected position on the board and foresees her continued influence in her new role. In addition, Wilson will retain her position as Chair of the Group’s Performance and Compensation Committee.
Whitehead’s recent roles include Group Director of Online Safety at Ofcom, and currently holds the positions of Audit Committee Chair and Non-Executive Director at the British Olympic Association and Information (LON:) PLC. Her experience in leading technology regulation, including the enforcement of the Cybersecurity Act for Ofcom, and her previous tenure at Google ( NASDAQ: ) UK as Senior Director of Client Solutions and Analytics position her as a strong addition to the NatWest Group Board.
The release states that there are no additional details that require disclosure under Listing Rule 6.4.8R. This change of directorship is part of the ongoing evolution of NatVest Group’s board and governance.
The information provided is based on a NatWest Group press release.
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