Roles of Board and Committees

The Board provides strategic and entrepreneurial leadership for the Group. It promotes the long-term success of IMI for the benefit of shareholders, while contributing to wider society. The Board sets and monitors the Group’s purpose, values and strategy, ensures that the necessary resources are in place to deliver objectives, and maintains a framework of prudent and effective controls to assess and manage risk.

The Chair creates the conditions for overall Board and individual director effectiveness, promotes a culture of openness and debate, and ensures the Board focuses on strategy, performance, value creation and accountability.

The Chief Executive runs the business and corporate affairs of the Group under authority delegated by the Board. They lead the Executive team, propose and deliver strategy, implement Board decisions, and ensure IMI’s culture and values are embedded throughout the organisation.

Acts as a sounding board for the Chair and supports them in delivering objectives. The Senior Independent Director also leads the performance review of the Chair, oversees succession planning for the role, and provides a channel for shareholders or directors to raise concerns if required.

Supports the Board’s collective responsibility to consider a broad range of stakeholder perspectives. This role ensures that employee views from across divisions, levels and geographies are heard at Board level and that feedback is communicated back through appropriate forums.

Bring independent judgement, external experience and constructive challenge to the Board. Committee Chairs lead the Audit, Remuneration, Sustainability, and Nominations Committees, each operating under written terms of reference approved by the Board.

Supports the Chair and Board in all matters of governance, ensuring proper procedures, timely flow of information, and compliance with regulatory obligations. The Company Secretary provides independent guidance on governance best practice and acts as a confidential adviser to the Board.