Reckitt Benckiser Chair to retire; successor introduced

THE WHAT? Reckitt Benckiser has introduced that Chris Sinclair will retire as Chair and step down from the board, having accomplished full 9-year time period subsequent 12 months following the AGM in Might. Sir Jeremy Darroch has been named as his successor.

THE DETAILS Sir Darroch joined the Board as Senior Impartial Non-Govt Director in November 2022. He boasts appreciable experience within the shopper retail surroundings constructed up over a profitable profession at a few of the UK’s most high-profile corporations. He’s presently the Chair of the Nationwide Oceanography Centre, and is a seasoned Non-Govt Director having held board positions at Marks and Spencer Group and Burberry Group.

THE WHY? Sinclair feedback, “Reckitt is a powerful, nicely invested enterprise that’s totally targeted on enhancing returns to shareholders. It additionally has a singular tradition that has made my time with the Reckitt staff extraordinarily fulfilling and I’m delighted to be handing over to Sir Jeremy Darroch who has agreed to be the following Chair of Reckitt. Jeremy is an impressive chief and the best appointment for Reckitt. He has appreciable experience within the shopper retail surroundings from his govt profession at Sky, DSG Worldwide and at Proctor & Gamble, a ardour for accountable and sustainable enterprise and a observe report of shareholder worth creation.”