WH SMITH PLC — Ethics & Boards

Corporation with Board of Directors
London, United Kingdom
Closing date: August 31
Date of the Last Annual General Meeting: January 29, 2025
- STOXX®Europe 600
- E&B Media & Advertising
- Science Based Targets (SBTi) - Near-Term (1.5°C)

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Governance leadership structure

Board of Directors

Annette COURT
Chair
Since almost 3 years

Other directorships

8 voting members without any non-voting

Independents
Executives
Employees representatives
State representatives
Other

Directors
average seniority 3.3 years
3.5 years for elected by shareholders

Directors
average age 56.9 years
57.2 years for elected by shareholders

Chair and CEO roles are separated:
Is there a Senior Independent Director?	Yes
Are all of the Audit Committee members independent?	Yes
Half of independent members in the Board?	Yes

Carl COWLING
Chief Executive Officer
Since about 6 years
Other directorships

Board & Leadership

Board of Directors

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