04 July 2024

LEI No: 2138003A5Q1M7ANOUD76

IG GROUP HOLDINGS PLC

Non-Executive Director Appointment

The Board of IG Group Holdings plc ("the Group", "the Company") is pleased to announce that Marieke Flament has today been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Company.

Commenting on the appointment, IG Group Chairman Mike McTighe said:

"Following an extensive, externally-facilitated search I am delighted to welcome Marieke to the Board. She brings significant experience of scaling innovative, multinational businesses, deep financial technology expertise and strong leadership. Her considerable executive experience will be of great benefit to the Group as we continue to execute our strategy." 

Marieke Flament said:

"I am excited by the opportunity to join IG Group and look forward to supporting its strong leadership in realising its growth ambitions."

Biographical details - Marieke Flament

Marieke is a strategic advisor, helping startups and institutions to innovate and scale. Prior to this, she was CEO of NEAR Foundation, where she led the development of a public proof-of-stake blockchain ecosystem. Marieke previously served as CEO of Mettle, a digital bank owned by NatWest, and has also had senior management roles at Circle, a stablecoin network, and Hotels.com. Marieke started her career as a financial analyst at LVMH before moving into strategy consulting at Boston Consulting Group.

Marieke has an MBA from London Business School and a Master's degree in Computer Science from Télécom Paris.

There is no further information to disclose in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.13R.

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About IG

IG Group (LSEG:IGG) is a global fintech company that provides online trading platforms and educational resources to empower ambitious clients around the globe. Established in 1974 and headquartered in the

UK, IG Group is a FTSE 250 company that offers clients access to ~19,000 financial markets worldwide. For 50 years, the Company has grown and evolved its technology, product offering, and educational tools

and content to meet the needs of its retail and institutional clients. IG Group continues to innovate its offering for the next generation of traders and investors through its market-leading brands: IG, tastytrade, IG Prime, Spectrum, and DailyFX.