Simon Thompson would not seek re-election as Chairman of the Board at the 3i Group plc 2022 AGM, company's announced that David Hutchison, currently Senior Independent Director and Chairman of 3i's Valuations Committee, will become non-executive Chairman of the Board following the announcement of the Company's half-year results, which is expected to take place on 11 November 2021. 3i Group plc is also announced the appointment of Lesley Knox as a non-executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 October 2021.