Wizz Air announces board committee reshuffle

Published 14/03/2025, 11:46
Wizz Air announces board committee reshuffle

GENEVA - Wizz Air Holdings PLC (LSE:LON:WIZZ), a leading European low-cost airline, has announced a series of changes to its board committees effective immediately. Barry Eccleston, who had previously taken a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons as announced on September 4, 2024, is now returning and will assume the role of Chair of the Remuneration Committee. Stephen Johnson, who served as interim Chair during Eccleston’s absence, will continue as an Observer on the Committee.

In addition to his new position as Chair of the Remuneration Committee, Eccleston has also been appointed to the Nomination and Governance Committee. Enrique Dupuy de Lome Chavarri, who was serving on an interim basis, has been confirmed as a permanent member of the same committee.

Charlotte Pedersen, who stepped in as interim Senior Independent (LON:IOG) Non-Executive Director, has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis. The reshuffling of roles follows the company’s previous announcements and is part of Wizz Air’s ongoing governance and oversight strategy.

The updated composition of the Wizz Air Board Committees is as follows:

  • Nomination & Governance Committee: William Franke (Chair), Barry Eccleston, Charlotte Andsager, Enrique Dupuy de Lome Chavarri
  • Audit & Risk Committee: Enrique Dupuy de Lome Chavarri (Chair), Phit Lian Chong, Anna Gatti
  • Remuneration Committee: Barry Eccleston (Chair), Anna Gatti, Anthony Radev, Stephen L. Johnson (Observer)
  • Sustainability & Culture Committee: Charlotte Andsager (Chair), Anthony Radev, Andrew Broderick
  • Safety, Security & Operational Compliance Committee: Charlotte Pedersen (Chair), Andrew Broderick, Barry Eccleston

Wizz Air, known for its budget-friendly travel options across Europe, has not disclosed any additional information requiring dissemination under Listing Rule 9.6.13R. The changes to the board committees are part of the company’s normal corporate governance practices and are aimed at maintaining strong oversight and strategic direction.

The information regarding these board committee changes is based on a press release statement provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG), and approved by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom (TADAWUL:4280).

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