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Directorate change

United Utilities Group PLC announced board changes effective after the AGM on July 17, 2026, with Alison Goligher stepping down as an independent non-executive director after nine years of service. Following her departure, Ian El-Mokadem will join the Remuneration Committee. Disclaimer*

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Directorate change

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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\nUNITED UTILITIES GROUP PLC\n20 May 2026\n \nUnited Utilities Board Changes\n \nUnited Utilities Group PLC announces changes to the membership of the Board and the Remuneration Committee due to come into effect at the conclusion of the AGM held on 17 July 2026:\n \nAfter over nine years as an independent non-executive director, Alison Goligher will step down from the Board and not stand for re-election at this year's AGM. United Utilities' Chair, Sir David Higgins said \"Since her appointment in 2016, Alison has been a highly valued member of the Board, bringing her independent perspective and mindset to board discussions. She will be much missed and we wish her well in her future roles.\"\n \nWith Alison stepping down, Ian El-Mokadem will become a member of the Remuneration Committee at the conclusion of the AGM on 17 July 2026.\n \n \n-0-\n United Utilities contacts:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Ward, Corporate Affairs Director\n\n\n+44 (0) 7341 683924\n\n\n\n\nChris Laybutt, Head of Investor Relations\n\n\n+44 (0) 7769 556858\n\n\n\n\n \nLEI 2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59\nClassification - Directorate change\n \nUnited Utilities Group's ordinary shares trade on the London Stock Exchange and its ADRs, each equal to two ordinary shares, trade over the counter under the Trading Symbol \"UUGRY\".\n \n\n","length":2965,"tagName":"div"}]

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