Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson appointed Non-Executive Director and Chair of Audit & Risk Committee.
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The Watches of Switzerland Group PLC ("the Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson to the Board as a Non-Executive Director with effect from today. Paul will also be a member of the Company's Audit & Risk Committee, Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee and ESG Committee.
Paul will be appointed as Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee on 1 March 2026.
Paul brings over 25 years' experience in finance and international businesses and is currently Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Rentokil Initial plc. Prior to joining Rentokil Initial, he served as CFO of Flutter Entertainment plc. Before this, Paul was CFO and Group Head of Strategy at InterContinental Hotels Group plc, and was also previously an Associate Director in Corporate Finance at HSBC Holdings plc and a Non-Executive Director of Schroders Plc.
Paul is a qualified chartered accountant and is a member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers.
Ian Carter, Chairman, said: "I am delighted to welcome Paul to the Board. Paul has extensive experience in both the luxury consumer segment and the US market. His breadth and wealth of experience will be a valuable addition to the Board. We look forward to working with him as the Group continues to focus on the delivery of its strategy."
The Company is making this announcement pursuant to UK Listing Rule 6.4.6R. The Company confirms that there is no further information to be disclosed under the requirements of UK Listing Rule 6.4.8R.
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