– UK, Edinburgh – NatWest Group plc (LON: NWG) today announced the appointment of Rick Haythornthwaite to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 8 January 2024, to succeed Sir Howard Davies as Chair on 15 April 2024, when Sir Howard Davies will stand down from the Board.
About Richard Haythornthwaite
Rick Haythornthwaite is a highly experienced Chair who combines a successful commercial career with a deep knowledge of financial services markets and technology, as well as a strong track record of delivery at significant customer-facing organizations. He is Chair of Ocado Group plc and a non-executive director of NYSE-listed Globant S.A. He also has several private company directorships which include chairing the AA, QiO Technologies Ltd, and Railsr, alongside a role as an advisory partner at investment bank Moelis & Co.
Before taking up his appointment as Chair of Natwest Group plc, Rick will be stepping down as a director of Globant S.A. and from his private company directorships apart from the AA where he will transition to become a Non-Executive Director.
Rick Haythornthwaite said: “It is a privilege to assume the role of NatWest Group Chair. I am inheriting a very different NatWest compared to my predecessor; one that is more customer-focused, financially resilient, and well-positioned to maintain its recent strong performance. I look forward to working with the Board to build on the exceptional progress made, so we can continue to support the UK economy and deliver for our customers and stakeholders.”
SOURCE: https://www.natwestgroup.com/
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