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LONDON - Defence and security company QinetiQ Group plc announced Wednesday that Non-executive Director Ross McEwan will resign from the Board effective July 17, 2025, and will not stand for re-election at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
McEwan, who has served on QinetiQ’s Board since March 2024, cited the need to devote more attention to his role as Chair of BHP Group (NYSE:BHP) Limited as the reason for his departure.
"I have enjoyed my time working with QinetiQ and have a deep respect for its people and the critical role they play serving the national security interests of their customers," McEwan said in a statement.
Neil Johnson, Group Chair of QinetiQ, thanked McEwan for his contributions over the past year and noted that McEwan has offered to remain available informally to provide advice regarding the Asia-Pacific region to Johnson and the Group CEO.
According to the company statement, McEwan will not receive any loss of office payments or further remuneration beyond fees due for his services up to his retirement date.
The announcement was made in accordance with UK Listing Rules requirements.
QinetiQ, which employs more than 8,500 people globally, specializes in defense and security innovation, technology testing, and capability deployment. The information was disclosed in a press release issued by the company.
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