Clarkson PLC confirmed that Laurence Hollingworth, Chair, has advised that he will be appointed as a non-executive director of Molten Ventures plc and chair of the board of directors, with effect from 2 January 2024. Laurence will also Chair the Nomination Committee and become a member of the Remuneration Committee. Grahame Cook will resume his role as Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit, Risk and Valuations Committee following an orderly handover.

Laurence brings extensive experience in the capital markets and a strong understanding of the investment environment following a 37-year career with Cazenove and latterly JP Morgan. He has held several senior leadership roles during his career including Head of UK Investment Banking, Head of EMEA Industry Coverage and finally as Vice Chairman for Equity Capital Markets EMEA. He is currently chair of Clarkson plc, the larger shipbroker, and a non-executive director of Atom Bank plc, an online retail challenger bank.