– UK, Sandy – Kier Group Plc (LON: KIE) today announced the appointments of Clive Watson and Dame Heather Rabbatts to its board of directors with immediate effect.
“We are delighted that Clive and Heather will be joining the Board. Both have a depth of experience which will be invaluable as the Board continues to oversee the delivery of the Group’s strategic objectives. I look forward to working with Clive and Heather,” said Matthew Lester, Chairman.
He added: “As the Chair of the Remuneration Committee, Heather will be engaging with shareholders with respect to the Company’s revised remuneration policy, which will assist her to understand the reasons for the significant vote against the Directors’ Remuneration Report at the 2019 AGM and to consider any actions which may need to be taken as a result.”
Constance Baroudel, the current Chair of the Remuneration Committee, will stand down from the Board with immediate effect.
“I would like to thank Constance for her contribution over almost four years on the Board. I would also like to thank Justin for undertaking the role of Chair of the Risk Management and Audit Committee on an interim basis.” said Matthew Lester
About Clive Watson
Clive Watson is currently a non-executive director of Breedon Group plc and discoverIE Group plc, where he is the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, having previously been a non-executive director of Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, where he was the Senior Independent Director and the Chair of the Audit Committee. During his executive career, Clive was the Group Finance Director at Spectris plc from 2006-2019, having previously held a number of senior finance positions at Borealis, Thorn Lighting Group and The Black & Decker Corporation.
Clive will be the Chair of the Risk Management and Audit Committee and a member of the Nomination Committee, the Remuneration Committee and the Safety, Health and Environment Committee.
About Heather Rabbatts
Heather Rabbatts has held a number of executive and non-executive positions in the local government, entertainment and sport sectors, in particular. Heather is currently the Chair of Soho Theatre Company and her recent non-executive directorships include Crossrail, the Football Association, where she was a member of the Remuneration Committee, and Grosvenor Britain & Ireland, where she was the Chair of the Audit Committee.
Heather will be the Chair of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Nomination Committee, the Risk Management and Audit Committee and the Safety, Health and Environment Committee.
For more information: https://www.kier.co.uk
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