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Membership

The committee comprises the Company Chairman and Chief Executive and at least three other persons each of whom is an independent non- executive director. The quorum is any two independent non-executive director members alone or else at least three members including a majority of independent non-executive directors.

Norman Askew - Chairman
Kevin Beeston
Lance Browne
Terry Gateley
Martin Lamb
John O'Shea – Secretary

Meetings

The committee meets at least twice per year. The committee engages search and recruitment consultants to assist its work particularly in relation to new non-executive appointments.

Principal responsibilities

• to lead the process for Board appointments and make appropriate recommendations to the Board.
• to monitor the composition of the Board and its committees in order to maintain the appropriate balance of skills and numbers for executives and non-executives.
• identify and nominate candidates for new appointments and make recommendations on renewal of appointments and re-election as appropriate.
• monitor and make recommendations to the Board regarding succession planning.

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