IG Group Holdings plc (IGG.L, IGGHY), an online trading and financial services company, on Tuesday announced that Mike McTighe will step down as Board Chair, Chair of the Nomination Committee, and as a non-executive director, with Andrew Barron set to assume the role of Board Chair effective April 1.
Andrew Barron will also take on the role of Chair of the Nomination Committee.
The appointment has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority.
The move is aimed at ensuring a smooth leadership transition and continuity in governance at the company.
On Monday, IG Group closed trading 1.13% higher at GBp 1,430 on the London Stock Exchange.
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