Rathbones Group Plc (LON:RAT) has announced the appointment of Angela Seymour-Jackson and Kathryn Purves as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Company and of its main subsidiary, Rathbones Investment Management Limited, with effect from 1 October 2026 and 1 July 2026 respectively, subject to regulatory approval. Angela and Kathryn will become members of the Risk, Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees following their appointment to the Board.
These appointments follow a formal and rigorous selection process led by the Nomination Committee and form part of the Board’s ongoing succession planning as well as commitment to maintaining a broad range of skills, experience and independence. As previously announced in the Company’s preliminary results on 27 February 2026, Sarah Gentleman, whose tenure on the Board has exceeded nine years, will step down from the Board and as Senior Independent Director during the second half of the year. As part of the Board’s succession planning, it is intended that Angela will succeed Sarah as Senior Independent Director, subject to regulatory approval.
Angela has over 30 years of experience in retail financial services. She is currently Chair of PageGroup plc and a Non-Executive Director of Janus Henderson Group plc, Trustpilot Group plc and Future plc. Angela has previously served as Chief Executive Officer of RAC Motoring Services and has held senior executive roles at Aegon UK, Aviva, Norwich Union Insurance, General Accident Insurance, and CGU plc.
Kathryn is a highly experienced financial services executive and board leader, with expertise across investment management, wealth advisory, private equity-backed businesses, and risk and governance. She most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Aztec Group, having previously been Chair and a Non-Executive Director. Prior to this, she was Group Chief Executive Officer of IFG Group plc, has served as Chair of Risk Committee at Nucleus and ICG Plc. Kathryn was also Chair of Redington and Saunderson House. Kathryn has held senior executive roles, including Chief Risk Officer of Partnership Assurance Group, and investment roles at Phoenix Equity, Deutsche Bank, Partners and UBS Capital.
Clive Bannister, Chair of Rathbones Group Plc, said:
I am delighted to welcome Angela and Kathryn to the Board. Together they bring extensive experience across financial services, with deep expertise in commercial, governance, risk oversight and leadership across listed and private equity-backed businesses. Their combined experience will be of significant value to the Board.
On behalf of the Board, I would also like to thank Sarah Gentleman for her outstanding contribution to Rathbones. Sarah has served the Group with great commitment and judgement, and her leadership as Senior Independent Director has been greatly valued.
