BAE Systems Plc (LON:BA) has announced the appointment of Michelle Hinchliffe as a non-executive director with effect from 1 September 2026. Ms Hinchliffe will also become a member of the Audit and Risk Committee from the same date.
Ms Hinchliffe is currently a non-executive director of BHP Group Limited and Macquarie Group Limited. She is an experienced audit and governance leader, best known for a long career at KPMG in both the UK and Australia, culminating in senior leadership roles, including membership of the KPMG UK Board. Her Board work as a non-executive director spans significant UK and Australian financial and industrial companies and she brings deep expertise in financial reporting and risk governance, as well as in wider board matters.
Cressida Hogg, Chair, said:
“I am very pleased that Michelle has agreed to join our Board. Her background in finance and accounting adds depth to the Board and we welcome the perspectives she will bring from her work on Boards in other sectors. As our Australian business continues to grow, we are also pleased to appoint another director with an Australian background”.
