Retirement of Non-Executive Director
Secure Trust Bank PLC announced the retirement of Ann Berresford from the Board, effective December 30, 2025, after serving a nine-year tenure since November 2016. She also held the positions of Chair of the Audit Committee, Senior Independent Director, and member of the Risk Committee. Steve Colsell will be appointed as the new Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Risk Committee, subject to regulatory approval, also effective December 30, 2025. Julie Hopes will be appointed Senior Independent Director and Deputy Chair, also subject to regulatory approval from the same date.
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The Company announces the retirement of Ann Berresford, who has reached her nine-year tenure, and will step down from the Board with effect from 30 December 2025. In addition to her role as a non-executive director, Ann also serves as the Chair of the Audit Committee, Senior Independent Director and a member of the Risk Committee. The Board is pleased to implement the succession plans in place and announces the following changes to roles within the Board and its Committees.
Steve Colsell will be appointed Chair of the Audit Committee (subject to regulatory approval) and a member of the Risk Committee with effect from 30 December 2025.
Julie Hopes will be appointed Senior Independent Director (subject to regulatory approval) and Deputy Chair with effect from 30 December 2025.
Jim Brown, Chairman of STB said:
"I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Ann Berresford, who has served on the Board since November 2016. She has made a significant contribution to the strategic development of the Group, has led a highly effective Audit Committee and undertaken her role as Senior Independent Director with rigour. On behalf of all of our stakeholders I thank her for her dedication and wish her all the very best for the future."
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