ASX today announces that non-executive director Rob Woods will resign from the Board, with his departure effective from tomorrow, 14 March 2023.
Mr Woods has been a non-executive director of ASX Limited since January 2020 and has served on the boards of ASX’s clearing and settlement companies since 2015. He is a past Chairman of ASX Clear Pty Limited and ASX Settlement Pty Limited.
ASX Chairman Damian Roche acknowledged Mr Woods is leaving for personal reasons and thanked him for his service. Mr Roche said: “ASX has benefitted from seven years of Rob’s service across the various positions he has held, and the Board and I want to express our appreciation for his deep and considered contribution, as well as his wise counsel over the time we’ve worked together. Rob has been a highly valued member of our Board and while we’re all disappointed to see him leave, we wish him all the best.”
To facilitate succession planning, Peter Marriott has agreed to extend his tenure on the ASX Limited board until the conclusion of the Board meeting scheduled in August. As announced on 2 February 2023, Mr Marriott had previously intended to resign at the conclusion of the meeting in April.