LONDON - Vodafone Group (LON:VOD) Plc announced the appointment of Simon Dingemans as a non-executive director to its board, effective from January 1, 2025. Dingemans, a seasoned leader with extensive experience in finance and operations, will also join the Audit & Risk Committee and will stand for election at the company's 2025 Annual General Meeting.
The company's chairman, Jean-François van Boxmeer, welcomed Dingemans, highlighting his financial, operational, and strategic expertise as valuable assets for Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD)'s future endeavors. "Simon's expertise will be a valuable addition to the Board as we continue to drive the execution of Vodafone's strategy to achieve our commercial priorities and deliver long-term value to our shareholders," van Boxmeer stated.
Dingemans expressed his pleasure in joining Vodafone's board and his anticipation to contribute to the company's strategic progress. With a background that includes serving as Group CFO of GSK plc from 2011 to 2019, Dingemans was instrumental in the company's transformation, leading to substantial cost savings and business simplification. His career also spans over 25 years in investment banking, including significant roles at SG Warburg and Goldman Sachs.
His current positions include serving as Chair of Genomics and as a non-executive director of WPP (LON:WPP) plc, as well as the independent Chair of Calastone, a Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) portfolio company. Vodafone has confirmed that there are no additional disclosures required for Dingemans beyond what has been shared.
The appointment comes as part of Vodafone's ongoing efforts to strengthen its board with experienced leaders who can support the company's strategic and financial objectives. The information regarding Dingemans' appointment is based on a press release statement from Vodafone.
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