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 26, 2024
- STOXX®Europe 600
- E&B Media & Advertising
- Stoxx Global ESG Governance Leaders ,
- Stoxx Global ESG Leaders
- Science Based Targets (SBTi) (1.5°C) ,
- CDP Climate Change (A)

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Governance leadership structure

Board of Directors

Annette COURT
Chair
Since almost 2 years

Other directorships

7 voting members without any non-voting

Independents
Executives
Employees representatives
State representatives
Other

Directors
average seniority 5.1 years
5.1 years for elected by shareholders

Directors
average age - years
- 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 5 years
Other directorships

Board & Leadership

Board of Directors

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