Intertek Group plc announced the appointment of Colm Deasy as an Executive Board Director of the Group replacing Jonathan Timmis who has stepped down from the Company with immediate effect. In addition, the Company is establishing a new Group Executive Committee effective as of 20 March 2023. Intertek has a track record of attracting, developing and retaining the best talents in industry.

Colm joined Intertek in 2016 as Group Treasurer, adding the Tax Director role, was then Regional Managing Director for Asia Pacific and before his promotion was President Global TT, B&C and People Assurance. Prior to Intertek, Colm worked in banking and Insurance in EMEA, before coming to the UK to take up senior roles in finance and general management. The Board believes that the new team, led by André Lacroix, will best position the Company to take advantage of the exciting growth opportunities ahead, in a world where companies are increasing their focus on risk-based quality assurance to make their businesses stronger.

In addition to André Lacroix, Group CEO, the newly formed committee will comprise: Operations: Ayush Dhital Asia Pacific, Bertrand Mallet Industry Services, Carlos Velasco Latin America and B&C, Ian Galloway Caleb Brett, John Fowler Minerals and E&P, John Qin Greater China, Mark ThomasS ustainability, Assurance and Agri/Food, Ross McCluskey EMEA and GTS, Sandeep DasSouth Asia and Softlines/Hardlines, Sunny RaiElectrical/CW and TT; Functions: Alexandra Berger Marketing and Communications, Colm Deasy CFO, Julia Thomas Corporate Development Group, Laura Atherton Legal, Risk and Compliance, Marie Giannini Corporate Comms and Sustainability Tony GeorgeHR.