OSB Group appoints new non-executive director

LONDON - OSB Group PLC (OSBG) has announced the appointment of Gareth Hoskin as a Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent (LON:IOG) Non-Executive Director, effective from April 1, 2025, pending regulatory approval. Hoskin will join several key committees within the Group, including the Audit, Risk, Remuneration and People, and Nomination and Governance Committees.

Hoskin brings a wealth of experience from his tenure in the financial services industry, including a nine-year stint at Leeds Building Society, where he will step down as vice Chair and Senior Independent Director and chair of the Audit Committee on March 31, 2025. He also holds the position of independent non-executive director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Saga plc.

His career spans over 30 years, with significant roles including director and CEO of the international division at Legal & General (LON:LGEN) plc, and earlier as a chartered accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

In parallel to Hoskin’s appointment, OSB Group disclosed that Rajan Kapoor will be departing from the Board at the upcoming Annual General Meeting on May 8, 2025, after completing his nine-year tenure. Henry Daubeney, who joined the Group’s board in July 2024, is set to become Chair of the Audit Committee, also subject to regulatory approval.

David Weymouth, Chair of OSB Group, expressed enthusiasm for Hoskin’s forthcoming contributions, citing his extensive background in the sector as a valuable asset for the company’s ongoing growth and market position reinforcement. Weymouth also extended gratitude to Kapoor for his significant contributions during his service with the Group.

The Group confirmed that there are no additional details to be disclosed regarding Gareth Hoskin under the Financial Conduct Authority’s Listing Rules.

This news is based on a press release statement from OSB Group.

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