The board of directors of Lewis Group announced that Mr. B.J. van der Ross has retired as non-executive director from the board at the company's Annual General Meeting held on 17 October 2017. Accordingly, Mr. van der Ross also retired from the board committees that he serves on. Ms. M.G. McConnell has resigned from her current position as company secretary. Mr. P.B. Croucher has been appointed as acting company secretary with effect 18 October 2017. Mr. Croucher previously served as company secretary from 19 November 2004 until 18 March 2008.