Smiths News plc notified investors of a change in details for senior independent non-executive director Mark Whiteling. He has been appointed as Chairman and non-executive director of Xpediator PLC with effect from 22 September 2021. Mark Whiteling will also be a member of their Remuneration Committee. Mark Whiteling joined the Board of Smiths News plc on 1 September 2017. Mark was the Chief Financial Officer of Interserve PLC and has previously been the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Premier Farnell plc.