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Board Appointment
Board Appointment.
About this update from Hill & Smith Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n25 March 2025\n \nHill & Smith PLC\nBoard Appointment\n \nHill & Smith PLC (\"Hill & Smith\" or the \"Group\"), the leading provider of solutions that enhance the resilience of vital infrastructure and the built environment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gillian Tomlinson as a non-executive director, with effect from 25 March 2025. Gillian will join the Nomination, Audit and Remuneration Committees of the Board, replacing Leigh-Ann Russell, who stepped down from the Board on 12 March 2025.\nGillian Tomlinson is Chief Data & Digital Officer at FTSE100 engineering company, Weir Group PLC, where she is responsible for digital strategy and implementation. Prior to joining Weir Group PLC, Gillian was Director of Data & Analytics at Three UK. Gillian has a degree in Economics from Potchefstroom University in South Africa, and has lived and worked internationally throughout her career.\nThe appointment follows a comprehensive search process using an external search firm, led by the Nomination Committee.\nAlan Giddins, Chair of Hill & Smith, said:\n\"On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome Gillian to Hill & Smith. Gillian has worked across a range of international businesses and brings a highly complementary skillset which will be hugely additive to the Board and the Group as it delivers on the updated strategic plan set out by Rutger and his executive team at the Group's recent full year results.\"\nThis announcement is made pursuant to Listing Rule 6.4.6R. No other information is required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 6.4.8R in relation to this appointment.\nFor further information, please contact:\nHill & Smith PLC\nRutger Helbing, Chief Executive Officer Tel: +44 (0)121 704 7434\nHannah Nichols, Chief Financial Officer\nMHP\nReg Hoare/Rachel Farrington/Hugo Harris Tel: +44 (0)7801 894577\nEmail: [email protected]\nNotes to Editors\nHill & Smith PLC is a leading provider of solutions that enhance the resilience of vital infrastructure and the built environment. The Group employs c.4,500 peop...