Lion Finance Group appoints new board member

Published 07/04/2025, 14:54
Lion Finance Group appoints new board member

LONDON - Lion Finance Group PLC announced significant changes to its Board of Directors and committees, including the appointment of Karine Hirn as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective today. The company, following a meticulous independent recruitment process, also confirmed committee reshuffling and the departure of Hanna Loikkanen at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.

Karine Hirn joins the Board with a vast background in international investment and sustainability. Her expertise is expected to bolster the Group's commitment to community impact as it pursues growth. Hirn's appointment also places her on the Audit, Risk, and Nomination Committees.

Hanna Loikkanen will not seek re-election and will relinquish her roles, including her position as Senior Independent (LON:IOG) Non-Executive Director, at the conclusion of the 2025 AGM. Véronique McCarroll is poised to take over as SID post-AGM.

Mel Carvill, Chair of Lion Finance Group PLC, expressed gratitude to Loikkanen for her service and welcomed Hirn, anticipating valuable contributions to the Group's objectives.

The company also revealed cross-committee appointments to enhance collaboration between the Audit and Risk Committees. Andrew McIntyre and Véronique McCarroll will join the Audit and Risk Committees, respectively. Concurrently, Cecil Quillen will depart from the Audit Committee.

These directorate and committee changes are part of Lion Finance Group PLC's succession planning, as detailed in their 2023 Annual Report. The company has not disclosed any further details as per UK Listing Rule 6.4.6 and 6.4.8.

The information is based on a press release statement from Lion Finance Group PLC.

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