Hays plc announced changes to its board committees, including the appointment of Helen Cunningham as chair of the Remuneration Committee and the disbanding of its sustainability panel.
Cunningham, who has served on the Remuneration Committee for over a year, will succeed Susan Murray, who is retiring from the board. Joe Hurd will join the committee as a new member. The changes take effect following the company’s Annual General Meeting on November 18, 2026.
The board also disbanded its sustainability committee with immediate effect, citing the maturity of the group’s sustainability agenda. The company stated that sustainability considerations are now embedded across its business and governance processes. Oversight of these matters will transfer to the board, supported by the Audit & Risk Committee and Remuneration Committee as needed.
The announcement was made in accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.6.
