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Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RKT) updates board committees after the resignation of a key non-executive director
Pat Verduin appointed as Chair of the Compliance Committee
Changes follow internal review led by Board Chair Sir Jeremy Darroch
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON:RKT), a key constituent of the FTSE 100, has announced adjustments to its board committee structure. The consumer goods giant, known for household names like Dettol, Durex, Lysol, and Nurofen, initiated these changes in response to the departure of Mehmood Khan from his role as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Compliance Committee.
Changes to the Compliance Committee
In a move to ensure continued oversight and compliance leadership, Pat Verduin has been named Chair of the Compliance Committee. Other members who will continue their tenure on the committee include Kris Licht, Stefan Oschmann, and Marybeth Hays (LON:HAS). The company emphasized the realignment aims to maintain strong governance and operational continuity.
Remuneration Committee updates
The Remuneration Committee retains Fiona Dawson as Chair. Supporting members on the committee will remain Jeremy Darroch, Mahesh Madhavan, and Stefan Oschmann. This structure continues the board’s oversight of executive pay frameworks and related matters.
Audit Committee composition
Andrew Bonfield continues to serve as Chair of the Audit Committee. Other members holding their positions are Elane Stock, Margherita Della Valle, Tamara Ingram, and Marybeth Hays. This committee remains responsible for overseeing financial reporting and internal controls.
Nomination Committee unchanged
No changes were made to the Nomination Committee. Sir Jeremy Darroch remains Chair, with Andrew Bonfield and Margherita Della Valle continuing as committee members. The committee is responsible for board appointments and succession planning.
Corporate disclosure in line with listing rules
Reckitt Benckiser confirmed there are no further disclosures required under Listing Rule 9.6.13R. The announcement follows regular governance practices and aims to reflect board structure updates transparently.
Trading information and stock exchange listing
The company trades under the ticker LON:RKT on the London Stock Exchange and is part of the broader FTSE equity indices. Although it uses the branding Reckitt, the legal entity remains Reckitt Benckiser Group plc.
As a consumer health and hygiene product provider, the company is also tracked under FTSE Dividend Stocks due to its history of offering dividends to shareholders. The recent committee realignments underscore the group's continued focus on governance and leadership stability.
