Board committees
The Audit Committee
Members of the Audit Committee:
Stuart Watson (Chair)
Roger McDowell
Ailsa Webb
Jamie Brooke
The Audit Committee meets at least twice a year with the Group's Auditor and as otherwise required. Its duties are to:
- Monitor the integrity of the financial statements;
- Review the quality of the Group's internal controls, ethical standards and risk management systems;
- Review the Group's procedures for detecting and preventing bribery and fraud; corruption, sanctions and whistleblowing
- Ensure that the financial performance of the Group is properly reported on and monitored, including reviews of the annual and interim accounts, results announcements and accounting policies; and
- Oversee the relationship with the Group's external Auditor.
See our Corporate Governance Report in our 2022 Annual Report for more information.
The Nomination Committee
Members of the Nomination Committee
Roger McDowell (Chair)
Ailsa Webb
Jamie Brooke
Stuart Watson
The Nomination Committee is responsible for ensuring that the Board is sufficiently well equipped to ensure that the Group continues to be governed by suitably qualified people with the breadth and depth of experience required to effectively lead the business. The Committee recommends and reviews nominees for the appointments of new Directors to the Board and ensures that there is due process used in selecting candidates. The Committee meets as required.
The Remuneration Committee
Members of the Remuneration Committee:
Jamie Brooks (Chair)
Roger McDowell
Ailsa Webb
Stuart Watson
The Remuneration Committee meets at least once a year to determine and agree remuneration packages of the Chair and Executive Directors and other employee benefits.
Where appropriate, the Committee seeks advice from remuneration consultants to gain an understanding of current trends and latest developments. In addition, taxation and legal advisors will usually be involved in drafting and finalising reward agreements. The remuneration of the Non-Executive Directors is agreed by the Chairman and Executive Directors. Details of Directors’ remuneration are set out in the latest Annual Report. Read our Corporate Governance Report in our 2022 Annual Report for more information.
AIM Compliance and Corporate Governance
Members of the AIM Compliance and Corporate Governance Committee:
Stuart Watson (Chair)
Roger McDowell
Russell Cash
Ailsa Webb
Jamie Brooks
The AIM Compliance and Corporate Governance Committee usually meets twice a year. It is responsible for establishing, reviewing and monitoring the Group’s procedures and controls for ensuring compliance with the AIM Rules and the timely disclosure of information to satisfy the Group’s legal and regulatory obligations.
AIM Compliance and Corporate Governance Committee Terms of Reference