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Johnson Matthey Plc announced that Barbara Jeremiah and John O'Higgins will retire from the Board effective from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 16th July 2026. The Board approved the appointment of Julie Southern as a Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director on 27th May 2026, with her appointment becoming effective from the conclusion of the AGM on 16th July 2026. Additionally, Sinead Lynch will become chair of the Remuneration Committee, effective from the conclusion of the AGM on 16th July 2026.
| Date | 28 May 2026 |
| Time | 07:05:00 |
| Category | Board changes |
| ID | 9530F |
28th May 2026
Johnson Matthey Plc
(the Company)
Appointment of Julie Southern as a Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director and other Board changes
As noted in the Company's results announcement released this morning, Barbara Jeremiah, the Company's Senior Independent Director (SID), and John O'Higgins, chair of the Remuneration Committee, will each retire from the Board with effect from the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on 16th July 2026.
As part of the Board's succession planning, and following a comprehensive search and selection process, the appointment of Julie Southern as a NED and the Company's SID was approved by the Board on 27th May 2026. Julie's appointment will be effective from the conclusion of the AGM on 16th July 2026. Upon joining the Board, Julie will also become a member of the Audit Committee and Nomination Committee.
Effective from the conclusion of the AGM on 16th July 2026, Sinead Lynch will become chair of the Remuneration Committee.
Julie is a Chartered Accountant and has significant FTSE Board and C-Suite experience including in finance, strategy, business development and governance.
Julie is currently Chair of NASDAQ listed NXP Semiconductors NV and is Chair of the Remuneration Committee, and also sits on each of the Audit Committee and People Committee, of FTSE 250 Ocado Group plc. She has previously served as Chair of RWS Holding Plc and was Senior Independent Director and Audit Committee Chair of FTSE 100 airline EasyJet Plc.
Andrew Cosslett, Chair of Johnson Matthey said: "On behalf of Johnson Matthey and the whole Board, I would like to thank Barbara and John for their valuable contributions to the Board as non-executive directors and as Senior Independent Director and chair of the Remuneration Committee, respectively. I would also like to welcome Julie to Johnson Matthey. I am delighted that she will be joining the Board and look forward to working with her and the Board benefiting from her expertise and experience."
In accordance with obligations under UKLR 6.4.8R, Julie currently holds, or has held, the following directorships:
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Current directorships |
NXP Semiconductors NV, a company listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (appointed to the Board in October 2013) |
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Ocado Group plc, a company listed on the London Stock Exchange (appointed to the Board in September 2018) |
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Previous directorships |
RWS Holding Plc, a company listed on the London Stock Exchange (July 2022 - December 2023) |
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EasyJet Plc, a company listed on the London Stock Exchange (August 2020 - February 2023) |
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Rentokil Initial Plc, a company listed on the London Stock Exchange (July 2014 - May 2023) |
There are no other matters that require disclosure under 6.4.8R of the UK Listing Rules.
ENDS
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Johnson Matthey Plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (JMAT)
Registered in England & Wales number: 00033774
Legal Entity Identifier number: 2138001AVBSD1HSC6Z10