# Smith & Nephew Plc CFO Anne-Françoise Nesmes to step down

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/smith-nephew-plc-cfo-anne-francoise-nesmes-to-step-down/4121124619
- Published: 2023-08-03T08:12:04+01:00
- Author: Emily Johnson

**Smith & Nephew** (LON:SN, NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology company, has
announced that Anne-Françoise Nesmes has informed the Board of her intention to 
step down as Chief Financial Officer during the second quarter of 2024, on a date
to be agreed. The Board has initiated an external search for her successor.

> **Deepak Nath, Chief Executive Officer, said:** “I would like to thank Anne-Françoise
> for her leadership and significant contribution to Smith & Nephew. She was instrumental
> in helping the Group navigate the financial challenges of the pandemic and in 
> laying the foundation for our transformation under the 12-point plan. On a personal
> note, I have been very grateful for her support and counsel which I know will 
> continue over the coming months. When the time comes, she will leave Smith & Nephew
> with our best wishes.”

> > **Roberto Quarta, Chair of the Board, said:** “On behalf of the Board I would
> > like to thank Anne-Françoise for her important contribution at Smith & Nephew
> > and for the early communication of her intention to step-down, which will support
> > an orderly succession. She has been a highly valued member of the Board and 
> > a strong and dynamic leader of the business, and we wish her well for the future.”

> **Anne-Françoise Nesmes, said:** “It has been a privilege to work alongside Deepak
> and the leadership team and I have every confidence that Smith & Nephew is on 
> a path to stronger performance. Given our progress, I feel now is the right moment
> to reflect and consider my next professional challenge. I would like to thank 
> my colleagues for their strong support and dedication, and remain fully committed
> to continuing our work together until I leave next year.”

Further announcements regarding Anne-Françoise’s leaving date and the appointment
of her successor will be made in due course.

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