London Stock Exchange Group plc announced that Sherry Coutu and Joanna Shields will join the LSEG board as Non-Executive Directors with immediate effect. These new appointments bring broad international management experience, and in particular, deep knowledge of the information technology sector, reflecting the Group's continued focus on delivering innovative technology solutions to its customers around the world, as well as its on-going commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses to find appropriate and sustainable financing solutions. Sherry Coutu CBE currently serves on the boards of Cambridge University, Cambridge Assessment, Cambridge University Press, Raspberry Pi, and Artfinder.

Joanna Shields OBE was appointed by the Prime Minister in October 2012 as Chairman and CEO of Tech City UK and Business Ambassador for digital industries.