Close Brothers Group plc announced the appointment of Sally Williams as an independent non-executive director with effect from 1 January 2020. On joining the board, Sally will become a member of the board's Audit and Risk Committees. At the same time, and consistent with the group's other independent non-executive directors, she will also become a director of the group's Banking subsidiary, Close Brothers Limited. Sally Williams has more than 30 years' experience in the financial services sector, including retail and wholesale banking, stockbroking and insurance.