– UK, London – BAE Systems plc (LON: BA) today announced the appointment of Cressida Hogg to its Board as a Non-Executive Director and Chair designate, with effect from 1 November 2022.
Cressida Hogg will succeed Sir Roger Carr as Chair at the AGM, on 4 May 2023.
“I am delighted that Cressida Hogg has agreed to join the Board of BAE Systems in November and take over as Chair in May next year. I very much look forward to working with her to continue to take the Company forward. It has been a pleasure working with Sir Roger, who will be leaving a strong legacy of good governance and commitment to delivering for all stakeholders.” said CEO, Charles Woodburn.
Chris Grigg, Senior Independent Director said: “We are delighted that Cressida is joining the Board and taking on the Chair role next year. She was the unanimous choice of the Nominations Committee and will bring to our Board a strong record of boardroom leadership allied with a deep understanding of large long-term international projects and businesses.”
About Cressida Hogg
Cressida Hogg is currently Chairman of the Board of Land Securities Group PLC, a position she has held since 2018, having served as a non-executive of the company since 2014. Landsec has today announced that she will retire from its board next year and is expected to do so no later than its AGM in July 2023. She is also a non-executive director of London Stock Exchange Group plc, where she is the Senior Independent Director and chairs its Remuneration Committee. Cressida has previously enjoyed a long executive career, spent largely with 3i Group, during which she developed a deep understanding of large, long-term infrastructure projects and businesses, gaining international experience whilst working in various countries including the US, Canada, and India, Australia and the Middle East.
“It is an honor to join the Board and be asked to succeed Sir Roger as Chair next year. BAE Systems plays a key role in defence and security both in the UK and internationally. I very much look forward to working with Charles and the other Board members through the next phase of the Company’s development.” said Cressida Hogg.
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