OSB GROUP PLC Directorate Change

 
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   LEI: 213800ZBKL9BHSL2K459 
 
   OSB GROUP PLC 
 
   (the Company) 
 
   Board Changes 
 
   OSB GROUP PLC ("OSB") announces appointment of Simon Walker as 
Non-Executive Director 
 
   OSB GROUP PLC today announces the appointment of Simon Walker as a 
Non-Executive Director, with effect from 4 January 2022. 
 
   Simon Walker has significant experience in financial services. He joined 
KPMG in 1980 and was made a partner in the firm in 1992, going on to 
lead the firm's National Building Societies and Mortgage Practice and 
subsequently became banking partner in Financial Risk Management. He has 
particular experience in mortgages, SME lending, risk management and 
regulation in the banking sector. 
 
   Simon graduated in Law from University College London and is a qualified 
chartered accountant. Simon is a Non-Executive Director of Leeds Theatre 
Trust Limited. 
 
   Simon Walker said, "I am delighted to be joining the Board of OSB Group. 
I look forward to working with the high quality Board and senior team to 
build on the Group's strong performance and capitalise on the exciting 
opportunities that lie ahead". 
 
   David Weymouth, Chairman said,   "We are delighted that Simon will be 
joining the Board and I, along with the rest of the Board and the 
executive team, look forward to working with him as OSB Group continues 
to develop as a leading specialist mortgage lender". 
 
   For and on behalf of 
 
   OSB GROUP PLC 
 
   Jason Elphick 
 
   Group General Counsel and Company Secretary 
 
   Media enquiries: 
 
   OSB GROUP PLC 
 
   Alastair Pate t: 01634 838 973 
 
   Brunswick Group 
 
   Robin Wrench / Simone Selzer t: 020 7404 5959 
 
   Supplementary information: 
 
   There are no matters relating to the appointment of Simon Walker that 
need to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13(2) to (6) of the 
Listing Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority. 
 
   The Directors have determined that upon the appointment Simon Walker 
will be independent. In making their determination, the Directors 
concluded that there are no other relationships or circumstances which 
are likely to affect his judgment and that any relationships or 
circumstances which could appear to do so are not considered to be 
material. 
 
   The appointment is for an initial term of three years and subject to a 
three months' notice period on either side. The anticipated time 
commitment is two and a half days per month, although this may be 
greater to begin with and at times of heightened corporate activity. The 
appointment will be subject to regulatory approval and Simon's election 
and subsequent annual re-election by OSB GROUP PLC shareholders. 
 
   About OSB GROUP PLC 
 
   OSB began trading as a bank on 1 February 2011 and was admitted to the 
main market of the London Stock Exchange in June 2014 (OSB.L). OSB 
joined the FTSE 250 index in June 2015. On 4 October 2019, OSB acquired 
Charter Court Financial Services Group plc (CCFS) and its subsidiary 
businesses. On 30 November 2020, OSB GROUP PLC became the listed entity 
and holding company for the OSB Group. OSB is a specialist lending and 
retail savings Group authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority, 
part of the Bank of England, and regulated by the Financial Conduct 
Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. The Group reports under 
two segments, OneSavings Bank and Charter Court Financial Services.
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