Sir Jon's experience in corporate governance, reporting and auditing, and his experience in large-scale project management, will strengthen the execution of Frasers' long-term growth strategy and continue to position the Group as a leading international company.
David Daly, Chairman, Frasers Groupsaid: “We are delighted to welcome Sir Jon to the Board. I know we will benefit from his vast experience and leadership, which will continue to enable the future success of the Lift Strategy.”
Frasers Group appoints Sir Jon Thompson, former chief executive of the Financial Reporting Council, as a non-executive director. His experience in corporate governance and project management will reinforce the Group's long-term growth strategy. Sir Jon brings extensive experience from his roles at the FRC, HMRC, the Ministry of Defense and other corporate and financial services roles.
Michael Murray, CEO of Frasers Groupcommented: “I am delighted to welcome Sir Jon to the Board at a very exciting time for Frasers Group. His appointment reflects the progress we have made to date in Frasers' transformation and elevation strategy, as well as our ambitions. for the future. Sir Jon's experience in corporate governance and major project management will be invaluable as we enter the next phase of our strategy.”
The new member of the Frasers Group board of directors:
Sir Jon Thompson, former chief executive of the Financial Reporting Council, will bring a wealth of experience in governance, reporting and auditing, having led the significant transformation of the FRC following multiple independent audits. Sir Jon's previous roles include Chairman of HS2, Chief Executive of HMRC and Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence, where he oversaw major projects and drove major change programmes. – He has also had an impressive career in finance, having held roles as Director General of Finance at the Ministry of Defence, Director General of Corporate Services at the Department for Education and Chief Financial Officer of Ofsted. Before joining the civil service in 2004, Sir Jon held a number of financial and corporate services positions in the public and private sectors.
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