Wilmington plcLSE: WIL

Wilmington: Directorate change

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Summary by 6ix AI

Wilmington plc, which provides data, information, education and training services in governance, risk and compliance markets, said on October 6, 2026 that non-executive director and Audit Committee chair Sophie Tomkins has told the board she will stand down at the annual general meeting (AGM) on November 18, 2026.

Key details

  • Sophie Tomkins is leaving to focus on her other board appointments.
  • Christoher Humphrey will become chair of the Audit Committee on November 18, 2026.

What’s still pending

  • Sophie Tomkins' departure and Christoher Humphrey's move to Audit Committee chair are both set for the AGM on November 18, 2026.

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6 October 2026

Wilmington plc

Director change

Wilmington plc, (LSE: WIL, 'Wilmington' or 'the Group') the provider of data, information, education and training services in the global Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) markets, today announces that Sophie Tomkins, non-executive director and chair of the Audit Committee, has informed the board that she will stand down from the board at the AGM on November 18 2026 to focus on her other board appointments.  Christoher Humphrey will become chair of the Audit Committee on November 18 2026.

Gordon Hurst, Non-Executive Chair of Wilmington

"It has been a pleasure to work with Sophie over the time I have been Chair of Wilmington and, on behalf of the Board and our stakeholders, I would like to thank Sophie for her significant contribution to the Group. We will be sorry to lose Sophie from our Board and wish her the very best for the future."

For further information, please contact:

Wilmington plc                                                                                                        020 7490 0049

Guy Millward, Chief Financial Officer

Meare Consulting                                                                                                    07990 858548

Adrian Duffield

Notes to Editors

Wilmington plc is the recognised knowledge leader and partner of choice for data, information, education and training in the global Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) markets. Wilmington employs over 650 people and sells to around 120 countries. Wilmington is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange.

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