Experian chairman Mike Rogers to retire in July

(Sharecast News) - Credit checking firm Experian said on Thursday that chairman Mike Rogers was planning to retire after nine years on the board. Rogers - who joined the board as an independent non-executive director in July 2017 and was appointed chair in July 2019 - will retire at the annual general meeting on 22 July.

Experian said it has begun the process to appoint a successor and will provide a further update when this completes. The process is being led by senior independent director Alison Brittain.

Mike Rogers said: "It has been my privilege to work with such a highly talented team, with its outstanding and dynamic culture. Together we have made great progress both strategically and financially.

"I shall leave knowing that Experian is well-positioned for the next phase of its journey, and I would like to thank the board, the leadership team and all my Experian colleagues for their commitment and support."

At 0915 GMT, the shares were down 2.1% at 3,370.50p.