Phoenix Group appoints Maggie Semple to its Board as Independent Director and announces Stephanie Bruce joining as Non-Executive DIrector

– UK, London –  Phoenix Group Holdings plc (LON: PHNX) today announced the appointment of Maggie Semple OBE to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director effective from 1 June 2022.

“I am delighted that Maggie will be joining the Phoenix Group Board. Maggie brings a wealth of experience to the Group, including solid customer focus and support for growing businesses. She has a passion for sustainability, ethics and inclusivity, which we believe will enhance our ever increasing focus on ESG at Phoenix. We look forward to welcoming Maggie as a new addition to the Board.” said Board chairman, Nicholas Lyons.

The company also announced the appointment of Stephanie Bruce, CFO of abrdn plc, to its Board as a Non-Executive Director effective from 1 July 2022, replacing Mike Tumilty who will resign from the Board as the current abrdn nominated Non-Executive Director.

Nicholas Lyons continued: “I look forward to welcoming Stephanie as a new Non-Executive Director to the Board. Stephanie is a highly experienced financial services practitioner with significant sector knowledge, both technical and commercial, and I am confident that her extensive experience will add great value to the Board.”

About Maggie Semple OBE

Maggie Semple is a successful businesswoman and entrepreneur, with a career history spanning education, government, non-profit and commercial roles. Over the last 15 years, Maggie has also gained broad experience as a non-executive director in several different organizations, such as Her Majesty’s Court Service, the Criminal Cases Review Commission, and the Ministry of Justice (Chair of Audit, Risk & Compliance) and McDonald’s Restaurants.

For more information: https://www.thephoenixgroup.com/

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