Reckitt announces Alan Stewart to its Board as Non-Executive Director

– UK, Slough –  Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON: RB) today announced the appointment of Alan Stewart to its Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective February 1st, 2022.

“I am delighted that Alan has agreed to join the Reckitt Board. He is an outstanding leader, with many years of listed company experience as CFO of large global companies. Alan has particular experience in consumer retail industries and will bring great insight to the Board and we welcome his appointment.” said Boar Chair, Chris Sinclair.

Alan will also join the Remuneration Committee, and Upon confirmation at the 2022 AGM, he will be appointed to the position of Remuneration Committee Chair.

About Alan Stewart

Alan Stewart was CFO of Tesco PLC from 2014 to 2021 where he played a key role in the turnaround of Tesco. He led the corporate restructuring, rebuilt the balance sheet, guided Tesco back to investment grade, and played a huge role in the transformation of the business. Before joining Tesco, Alan was CFO of Marks & Spencer Group plc from 2010 to 2014, CFO of AWAS from 2008 to 2010, Group Finance Director of WH Smith PLC from 2005 to 2008, and UK CEO and CFO of Thomas Cook Holdings from 1998 to 2003. He was previously a non-executive director of Games Workshop Group plc. Alan is currently a director of Diageo plc having been appointed in September 2014, has been a member of the Nomination, Remuneration, and Audit Committees of Diageo plc from appointment, and has been chair of the Audit Committee from January 2017.

Alan brings to the Board significant corporate finance and accounting experience from a variety of industries, including retail, banking, and travel, as well as executive leadership experience within a listed company environment.

About Reckitt

Reckitt* exists to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We believe that access to the highest-quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment is a right, not a privilege.

Reckitt is the company behind some of the world’s most recognizable and trusted consumer brands in hygiene, health, and nutrition, including Air Wick, Calgon, Cillit Bang, Clearasil, Dettol, Durex, Enfamil, Finish, Gaviscon, Harpic, Lysol, Mortein, Mucinex, Nurofen, Nutramigen, Strepsils, Vanish, Veet, Woolite and more.

Every day, more than 20 million Reckitt products are bought globally. We always put consumers and people first, seek out new opportunities, strive for excellence in all that we do, and build shared success with all our partners. We aim to do the right thing, always.

We are a diverse global team of more than 43,000 colleagues. Upon the appointment of Alan Stewart, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc will have 13 directors, including 6 nationalities and 5 female directors. We draw on our collective energy to meet our ambitions of purpose-led brands, a healthier planet, and a fairer society.

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