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Kingfisher Director to Step Down from Ashtead Board

Why we think this is neutral

The RNS announcement is a routine director declaration, which does not contain any significant news that would impact the company's performance or investment case. While director changes can sometimes signal broader strategic shifts, this particular announcement does not provide enough information to determine any material implications.

Key Points

  • Lucinda Riches to step down from Ashtead Group plc board
  • Lucinda Riches to succeed Catherine Bradley and Rakhi Goss-Custard on Kingfisher plc board

Summary

The retailer announces a non-executive director will step down from the board of another company.

Kingfisher plc (the 'Company') wishes to announce that Lucinda Riches, a non-executive director will step down from the board of Ashtead Group plc as a non-executive director and chair of the remuneration committee at their AGM in September 2025. The Company also announced that Lucinda will succeed non-executive directors Catherine Bradley and Rakhi Goss-Custard as Senior Independent Director and Remuneration Committee Chair respectively at the conclusion of Kingfisher's 2025 AGM when they will each step down from the Board.

Key Dates

September 2025
Lucinda Riches to step down from Ashtead Group plc board
May 2025
Lucinda Riches to succeed Catherine Bradley and Rakhi Goss-Custard on Kingfisher plc board
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