Equals Group plc announced the appointment of Sian Herbert as an Independent Non-Executive Director. The appointment will become effective as of 1 October 2020, with Sian taking the position of Head of the Audit Committee. Sian Herbert has had an extensive City career spanning 35 years within audit, financial crime, risk and regulation, focusing on the financial services and technology sectors. She gained 25 years' experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ('PwC'), including fifteen years as Partner, stepping down in June 2020. Coinciding with the appointment of Sian Herbert, Bob Head, who has been a Non-Executive Director of the Company since July 2016, is stepping down from the Board. Following a brief transition period, Bob will officially step down from the Board on 1 October 2020.