– UK, Chalfont St Peter – RWS Holdings plc (LON: RWS), the world’s leading language services and technology group, today announced the appointments to its Board of three new Non-Executive Directors, effective immediately:
- Frances Earl,
- David Clayton, formerly Non-Executive Chairman of SDL plc,
- Gordon Stuart, formerly a Non-Executive Director of SDL plc.
This announcement follows the completion of the all-share combination of RWS Holdings plc and SDL plc earlier today.
“We are delighted to welcome David and Gordon to the Board following the completion of the Group’s combination with SDL, and to appoint Frances who brings deep experience in talent strategies and management, including through significant integration process,” said Board Chairman, Andrew Brode.
He added: “On behalf of the Group, I would like to thank Liz and Tomáš for their considerable contributions over the many years through which they have held significant roles at RWS and Moravia, and to wish them well for the future.
“Following the completion of the combination with SDL, I am confident that we have in place the strong leadership and breadth of skills across the Board to enable us to effectively bring together the world’s leading provider of language services and technology.”
About David Clayton
David Clayton joined SDL plc as a Non-Executive Director in December 2009 before becoming Non-Executive Chairman in July 2013. He is currently Chairman of Forensic and Compliance Systems and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the charity Changing Faces.
About Gordon Stuart
Gordon Stuart was appointed as a Non-Executive Director of SDL plc in January 2020. Having started his career as a management consultant with McKinsey & Co, he brings approximately 20 years’ experience in senior management roles at global people and technology businesses. Gordon currently serves as the CFO of Unit4 NV, having previously been CFO of TMF Group and Alexander Mann Solutions, and Group Finance Director of Xansa plc and London Bridge Software Holdings plc. He has also held non-executive roles at Sepura plc and Intec Telecom Systems plc.
About Frances Earl
Frances has spent 30 years driving global talent strategies at Accenture and for its clients, with extensive experience advising on the recruitment, management and development of diverse talent, and played a key role in the integration of senior executives and people as part of various acquisitions for Accenture. While at Accenture she was a member of the UK and Ireland Executive Board in her role as UK and Ireland HR Director. Her time at Accenture culminated in her role as Global Managing Director for Executive Recruitment with responsibility for all senior executive and partner recruitment across twenty countries.
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