Neil Cooper steps down from Pennon board

Pennon Group Plc has announced that Neil Cooper, current Senior Independent Director, will be stepping down from the Board, having served nine years with the Company and Iain Evans, Non-Executive Director, will succeed Neil as Senior Independent Director with effect from 1 September 2023.

Gill Rider, Chair said, “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Neil for his wise counsel, experience and all his work over the years and we wish him all the best for the future. I am also delighted that Iain will be succeeding Neil as Senior Independent Director. Iain brings considerable experience in the water business and is well equipped for this new role.”

Following Neil Cooper’s departure, Loraine Woodhouse, who joined the Board in December 2022, will become Chair of the Audit Committee with immediate effect.

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