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Learn more about the <a title="Role of the Board" href="/globalassets/documents/investor-relations/corporate-governance/informa-plc_division-of-responsibilities_12-december-2023.pdf" target="_top">Role of the Board</a> and <a title="Corporate Governance" href="/investors/corporate-governance/" target="_top">Corporate Governance</a>.</h2> </div> <div><div class='section ' style='' ><div class='section-wrap'><div class='grid '><div class="col-4 "> <div class="imageCta"> <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/john-rishton/" > <img alt=John Rishton src="/globalassets/about-us/board-photos-2021/2021_0006_john-rishton.jpg" /> </a> <h3 > <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/john-rishton/">John Rishton</a> </h3> <p>Chair</p> </div> </div><div class="col-4 "> <div class="imageCta"> <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/stephen-carter/" > <img alt=Stephen A. Carter src="/globalassets/about-us/board-photos-2021/2021_0004_stephen-carter.jpg" /> </a> <h3 > <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/stephen-carter/">Stephen A. Carter</a> </h3> <p>Group Chief Executive</p> </div> </div><div class="col-4 "> <div class="imageCta"> <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/gareth-wright/" > <img alt=Gareth Wright src="/globalassets/about-us/board-photos-2021/2021_0009_gareth-wright.jpg" /> </a> <h3 > <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/gareth-wright/">Gareth Wright</a> </h3> <p>Group Finance Director</p> </div> </div><div class="col-4 "> <div class="imageCta"> <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/mary-mcdowell/" > <img alt=Mary McDowell src="/globalassets/about-us/board-photos-2021/2021_0007_mary-mcdowell2.jpg" /> </a> <h3 > <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/mary-mcdowell/">Mary McDowell</a> </h3> <p>Non-Executive Director</p> </div> </div><div class="col-4 "> <div class="imageCta"> <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/gill-whitehead/" > <img alt=Gill Whitehead src="/globalassets/about-us/board-photos-2021/2021_0008_gill-whitehead.jpg" /> </a> <h3 > <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/gill-whitehead/">Gill Whitehead</a> </h3> <p>Non-Executive Director</p> </div> </div><div class="col-4 "> <div class="imageCta"> <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/patrick-martell/" > <img alt=Patrick Martell src="/globalassets/about-us/board-photos-2021/2021_0000_patrick-martell.jpg" /> </a> <h3 > <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/patrick-martell/">Patrick Martell</a> </h3> <p>Chief Operating Officer and Informa Markets Chief Executive</p> </div> </div><div class="col-4 "> <div class="imageCta"> <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/louise-smalley/" > <img alt=Louise Smalley src="/globalassets/about-us/board-photos-2021/2021_0005_louise-smalley_pref.jpg" /> </a> <h3 > <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/louise-smalley/">Louise Smalley</a> </h3> <p>Non-Executive Director</p> </div> </div><div class="col-4 "> <div class="imageCta"> <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/joanne-wilson/" > <img alt=Joanne Wilson src="/globalassets/about-us/board-photos-2021/2021_0002_joanne-wilson.jpg" /> </a> <h3 > <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/joanne-wilson/">Joanne Wilson</a> </h3> <p>Non-Executive Director</p> </div> </div><div class="col-4 "> <div class="imageCta"> <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/Zheng-Yin/" > <img alt=Zheng Yin src="/globalassets/about-us/board-photos-2021/zheng-yin-12.jpg" /> </a> <h3 > <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/Zheng-Yin/">Zheng Yin</a> </h3> <p>Non-Executive Director</p> </div> </div><div class="col-4 "> <div class="imageCta"> <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/Andy-Ransom/" > <img alt=Andy Ransom src="/globalassets/global/andy.jpg" /> </a> <h3 > <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/Andy-Ransom/">Andy Ransom</a> </h3> <p>Non-Executive Director</p> </div> </div><div class="col-4 "> <div class="imageCta"> <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/maria-kyriacou/" > <img alt=Maria Kyriacou src="/globalassets/about-us/board-photos-2021/maria-k.png" /> </a> <h3 > <a href="/about-us/board-of-directors/maria-kyriacou/">Maria Kyriacou</a> </h3> <p>Non Executive Director</p> </div> </div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- FOOTER --> <footer class="footer"> <div class="wrap"> <div class="footerTopLinks"> <ul class="footerLinks"> <li> <a href="/contact-us/" class="cta-contact" > Contact Us </a> </li> <li> <a href="/contact-us/office-locator/" class="cta-location" > Office Locator </a> </li> </ul> <ul class="socialLinks"> <li> <a title="Email Alerts" class="icon i-email" href="/generic-content/latest-informa-news/" > Email Alerts</a> </li> <li> <a title="LinkedIn" class="icon i-linkedIn" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/informa" target=_blank rel=noopener> LinkedIn</a> </li> <li> <a title="Twitter" class="icon i-twitter" href="http://twitter.com/informaplc" target=_blank rel=noopener> Twitter</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="footerMiddleLinks"> <ul> <li><a href="/about-us/">About Us</a></li> <li><a href="/divisions/">Divisions</a></li> <li><a href="/investors/">Investors</a></li> <li><a href="/sustainability/">Sustainability</a></li> <li><a href="/talent/">Talent</a></li> <li><a href="/media/">Media</a></li> <li><a href="/contact-us/">Contact</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="footerBottomLinks"> <ul> <li> <a href="/generic-content/accessibility/" target="_top" rel="noopener">Accessibility Statement</a> </li> <li> <a href="/generic-content/terms--conditions/" target="_top" rel="noopener">Terms & Conditions</a> </li> <li> <a href="/privacy-policy/" rel="noopener">Privacy Policy</a> </li> <li> <a href="/generic-content/cookie-policy/" rel="noopener">Cookie Policy</a> </li> <li> <a href="/generic-content/modern-slavery-statement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Modern Slavery Statement</a> </li> <li> <a href="/site-map/" rel="noopener">Site Map</a> </li> </ul> <p class="registerText">Informa PLC registered in England & Wales with number 8860726, registered office and head office 5 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1WG, UK. 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