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LONDON - QinetiQ Group plc, a global defense and security company, has announced a change in its board of directors. Susan Searle, who served as a Non-executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee, will step down from her role on March 31, 2025, after completing her full term. Dina Knight, currently a Non-executive Director, is set to take over as Chair of the Remuneration Committee following Searle’s departure.
Neil Johnson, Group Chair of QinetiQ, expressed gratitude for Searle’s dedication and significant contributions to the board and the company, particularly noting her leadership of the Remuneration Committee. Johnson also acknowledged Searle’s guidance during his tenure and wished her well for the future.
Dina Knight, who joined the board in March 2024, brings extensive executive experience in human resources to her new role as Chair of the Remuneration Committee. The transition is part of the company’s planned succession process.
In compliance with the Listing Rule 6.4.6R, the announcement states that no further information is required for disclosure under Listing Rule 6.4.8R. Additionally, in accordance with the S430(2B) Companies Act 2006, it is confirmed that Searle will not receive any loss of office payments and will only be paid fees due up to the date of her retirement.
QinetiQ employs over 8,500 people and is committed to mission-led innovation, testing technologies, systems, and processes to ensure they meet operational needs, and enabling customers to deploy new and enhanced capabilities with confidence in their performance.
This change in the company’s leadership comes as part of QinetiQ’s ongoing governance and strategic planning efforts. The information for this article is based on a press release statement from QinetiQ Group plc.
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