– UK – The Board of Hargreaves Lansdown plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Shirley Garrood as an independent non-executive director and as Chairman of the Audit Committee as of 25th October 2013.
Shirley Garrood is a Chartered Accountant, is a non-executive director at esure Group plc, and until recently she was the Chief Financial Officer of Henderson Group plc. She was previously the Chief Operating Officer at Morley Fund Management.
Mike Evans, Chairman of Hargreaves Lansdown plc, said “We are delighted to welcome Shirley to the Board. Her highly relevant financial services background brings new skills and expertise to the Board. She is ideally qualified to assume the role of Chairman of the Audit Committee. “
Ian Gorham, Chief Executive, stated “I am very pleased Shirley is joining the team. Shirley’s credentials fit our requirements perfectly.”
The Company also announces that Jonathan Bloomer has today stood down as a Non-Executive Director from the Board of Hargreaves Lansdown plc at the Group’s Annual General Meeting. This change was previously announced on 13th September 2013.
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