UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULES 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Dated
April 02, 2025
Commission
File Number: 001-10086
VODAFONE GROUP
PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
(Translation
of registrant’s name into English)
VODAFONE
HOUSE, THE CONNECTION, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 2FN,
ENGLAND
(Address
of principal executive offices)
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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This
Report on Form 6-K contains a Stock Exchange Announcement dated
02 April 2025
entitled ‘Board and Committee Changes’.
2 April 2025
Vodafone Group Plc
("the Company")
Board and Committee Changes
The Company announces that Anne-Françoise Nesmes will be
appointed as a Non-Executive Director and join the Audit and Risk
and ESG Committees with effect from the conclusion of the 2025
Annual General Meeting ('AGM'), subject to shareholder
approval.
David Nish will not seek re-election at the 2025 AGM and will
therefore retire as a Board member, Senior Independent Director and
Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at the conclusion of the AGM
following completion of nine years' service.
In light of these changes and following a review of committee
membership, the Company announces the following Board role and
Committee changes with effect from the conclusion of the 2025
AGM:
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Simon Segars,
Non-Executive Director of the Company, will be appointed Senior
Independent Director and will also join the Nominations and
Governance Committee.
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Simon Dingemans,
Non-Executive Director of the Company, will be appointed as Chair
of the Audit and Risk Committee and member of the Remuneration
Committee.
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Michel Demaré,
Non-Executive Director of the Company, will cease to be a member of
the Nominations and Governance Committee.
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Christine Ramon,
Non-Executive Director of the Company, will cease to be a member of
the ESG Committee and will join the Remuneration
Committee.
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Delphine Ernotte Cunci,
Non-Executive Director of the Company, will cease to be a member of
the Remuneration Committee and will join the Nominations and
Governance Committee.
Vodafone's Chair, Jean-François van Boxmeer said:
"I am delighted to welcome Anne-Françoise to Vodafone's Board.
Anne-Françoise is highly experienced, commercially orientated
and brings a wealth of financial expertise from several
international organisations. Anne-Françoise has a strong focus
on strategy, IT, regulation and shared services.
Anne-Françoise's expertise and ability to drive significant
transformation agendas will be an excellent addition to our Board
discussions."
"I would also like to take the opportunity to thank David Nish for
his outstanding service to the Company and look forward to his
continuing contribution until the conclusion of our AGM. I am
delighted to announce the new roles being undertaken by our Board
members and in particular Simon Segars' appointment as our Senior
Independent Director."
Anne-Françoise Nesmes said: "I am thrilled to be joining the
Board of Vodafone and to be able to contribute to a company that is
at the forefront of innovation and connectivity. I look forward to
working with Jean- François
and my fellow directors to support Margherita and the
executive team in driving Vodafone's vision
forward."
Anne-Françoise Nesmes
From 2020 to 2024, Anne-Françoise was CFO at Smith &
Nephew plc, the multinational medical technology company, where she
played a key role in developing the transformation programme
following COVID-19. Anne-Françoise was responsible for
finance, global shared services and information technology, driving
cross-company business improvements and returns from
innovation.
Prior to Smith & Nephew, Anne-Françoise held CFO
roles at Merlin Entertainments and Dechra Pharmaceuticals where she
developed the strategy, led several transformational acquisitions
and streamlined financial processes to support business growth.
Anne-Françoise also previously led the finance function
for the global vaccines unit at GlaxoSmithKline where she evaluated
M&A deals to expand in emerging markets, optimised cash flows
and strengthened financial processes as part of a change
programme.
Anne-Françoise currently serves as Senior Independent
Director for Compass Group Plc, the largest contract food services
company global, where she is the Chair of the Audit Committee and a
member of the Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee and
Corporate Responsibility Committee. Anne is also a non-executive
director of Sanofi S.A., a global healthcare company, which
develops and delivers medicines and vaccines for millions of people
around the world.
This announcement is made in compliance with the Company's
obligations under the UK Listing Rules, specifically
Rule 6.4.6. There are no further matters to be disclosed in
respect of Anne-Françoise's appointment under UK Listing Rule
6.4.8.
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Vodafone.com/news/contact-us
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Registered Office: Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury,
Berkshire RG14 2FN, England. Registered in England No.
1833679
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.
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VODAFONE
GROUP
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PUBLIC
LIMITED COMPANY
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(Registrant)
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Date:
April 02, 2025
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By: /s/ M D B
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Name: Maaike de Bie
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Title: Group General Counsel and Company Secretary
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