IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) has confirmed that the FCA has approved the appointment of Andrew Barron as Board Chair, as announced on 3 March 2026. Andrew will assume the role of Board Chair and Chair of the Nomination Committee from 1 April 2026, at which point Mike McTighe will step down as Board Chair, Chair of the Nomination Committee and as a non-executive director of the Company.
IG Group confirms FCA approval of Andrew Barron as Board Chair
- Written by: Amilia Stone
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