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LONDON - RELX PLC, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, announced the appointment of Andy Halford as a Non-Executive Director, effective from the conclusion of the 2025 Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 24, 2025. Andy Halford’s election to the board is contingent upon shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.
Halford brings to the table a wealth of financial expertise, having served as Chief Financial Officer of Aareal Bank (ETR:ARLG), a prominent international property bank. His prior roles include CFO positions at Standard Chartered (OTC:SCBFF) plc and Vodafone Group (LON:VOD) Plc. Moreover, Halford has held a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair at Marks and Spencer (LON:MKS) Group plc, where he was also the Senior Independent (LON:IOG) Director.
In addition to Halford’s appointment, RELX PLC announced the retirement of Robert MacLeod from the Board. MacLeod has been a Non-Executive Director since 2016 and is the current Chair of the Remuneration Committee. Alistair Cox is set to succeed him in this role, subject to his re-election at the AGM.
Paul Walker, Chair of RELX PLC, expressed his anticipation for Halford’s contribution to the board, citing his extensive experience and proven track record in delivering shareholder value in large, complex, international organizations. Walker also extended gratitude to MacLeod for his dedicated service to RELX and his role in the Remuneration Committee.
The company has confirmed there are no further details to disclose under the Listing Rule 6.4.8R (1) to (6) concerning Halford’s appointment. The announcement made today is based on a press release statement from RELX PLC.
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