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Directorate change
RWS Holdings plc announced that Chairman Julie Southern and Senior Independent Director David Clayton will step down from the Board on December 31, 2025. Southern's tenure saw the strengthening of the Board with new executive and non-executive appointments, supporting the development of the company's new AI-led strategy. Clayton is departing after 16 years of service. Andrew Brode and Gordon Stuart will serve as interim Chairman and interim SID, respectively, while a search for Southern's successor is conducted. The company expressed gratitude for their contributions during a pivotal time of strategic development and leadership transition. Disclaimer*
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n11 December 2025\nRWS Holdings plc\nDirectorate Change\nRWS Holdings plc (\"RWS\", the \"Company\"), a global AI solutions company, today announces that Julie Southern, Chairman and David Clayton, Senior Independent Director (\"SID\"), have informed the Board of their intention to step down as Chairman and SID respectively and as directors of the Company .\nDuring her tenure, Julie has overseen the strengthening of the Board with the appointments of Paul Abbott and Graham Cooke which extended the Board to five independent non-executive directors alongside appointing, and transitioning to, new executive leadership and supporting the development of the Group's new strategy.\nWith this strengthened Board in place, David Clayton has decided to step down following his 16 years as a Board member of SDL and RWS.\nJulie and David will step down with effect from 31 December 2025. Andrew Brode and Gordon Stuart become interim Chairman and interim SID respectively, whilst a search for a successor for Julie is undertaken. The outcome of that process will be announced in due course.\nJulie Southern, Chairman, said:\n\"Having joined the Board at a pivotal time in the Group's development, RWS now has an exciting AI-led strategy in place, led by a new technology-focused CEO and supported by a strengthened Board. With these firm foundations in place, it is a good time to hand the reins over to a new Chair as RWS embarks on its next chapter.\"\nBenjamin Faes, Chief Executive Officer, said:\n\"Our thanks go to Julie and David for their significant contributions to RWS, including for their strong support and counsel during my first year as CEO and at an important time for the Group. Following the launch of our new strategy in June, we now have our new organisational structure and strengthened management team in place, supported by deep expertise across our Board, as we execute on the growth plan which we have outlined in more detail today.\"\n \nFor further information, please contact:\n\n\n\n\nRWS Holdings plc\nBenjamin Faes, Chief Executive Officer\n\n\n \n01628 410100\n\n\n\n\n \nMHP (Financial PR Adviser)\nKatie Hunt / Eleni Menikou\n\n\n \[email protected]\n020 3128 8100\n07884 494112\n\n\n\n\nDeutsche Numis (Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker)\nStuart Skinner / William Wickham\n&n...