NatWest Group Appoints New Independent Director
Ticker: RBSPF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Oct 21, 2025 · CIK: 844150
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Natwest Group PLC (RBSPF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: director-appointment, corporate-governance, filing-update
TL;DR
NWG adds Josh Critchley as independent director Nov 3rd, filing incorporated into F-3.
AI Summary
NatWest Group plc announced on October 21, 2025, the appointment of Josh Critchley as an independent non-executive director, effective November 3, 2025. This appointment is being incorporated by reference into the company's existing Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-284008).
Why It Matters
The addition of a new independent director can signal a commitment to strong corporate governance and may influence future strategic decisions.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine disclosure of a director appointment and does not contain significant financial or operational news.
Key Players & Entities
- NatWest Group plc (company) — Registrant
- Josh Critchley (person) — Appointed Independent Non-Executive Director
- 3 November 2025 (date) — Effective date of appointment
- October 21, 2025 (date) — Filing date
- 333-284008 (document_id) — Form F-3 Registration Statement File Number
FAQ
Who has been appointed as an independent non-executive director at NatWest Group plc?
Josh Critchley has been appointed as an independent non-executive director.
When is the appointment of Josh Critchley effective?
The appointment is effective from 3 November 2025.
What is the file number for the Form F-3 Registration Statement mentioned in the filing?
The file number for the Form F-3 Registration Statement is 333-284008.
What type of filing is this report?
This is a Form 6-K report of Foreign Private Issuer.
What is the principal executive office address for NatWest Group plc?
The principal executive offices are located at 250 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4AA, United Kingdom.
Filing Stats: 467 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 12.8 · Accepted 2025-10-21 16:53:38
Filing Documents
- dp236143_6k.htm (6-K) — 14KB
- 0000950103-25-013466.txt ( ) — 16KB
From the Filing
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 October 21, 2025 Commission File Number 001-10306 NatWest Group plc 250 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4AA United Kingdom (Address of principal executive offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F Form 40-F This report on Form 6-K shall be deemed incorporated by reference into the company’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-284008) and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished. NatWest Group plc Directorate Changes NatWest Group plc (‘NWG’) announces the appointment of Josh Critchley as an independent non-executive director with effect from 3 November 2025. Rick Haythornthwaite, Chair of NWG, said: “I am delighted to welcome Josh to the NWG Board. Josh brings over three decades of experience in investment banking and capital markets, having advised boards and management teams across a wide range of industries and geographies. His deep expertise in financial services and strategic advisory will be a valuable asset to the Board.” Josh is a former Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking at the Royal Bank of Canada, and prior to joining RBC in 2009, held senior roles at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch. Josh currently serves as Trustee and Investment Committee Chair at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and is an Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow at Bayes Business School, City St. George’s, University of London. There are no further matters requiring disclosure under Listing Rule 6.4.8R. For further information contact: NatWest Group Investor Relations: Claire Kane Director of Investor Relations +44 (0) 20 7672 1758 NatWest Group Media Relations: +44 (0) 131 523 4205 LEI: 2138005O9XJIJN4JPN90 ------------------------------------------------- Josh Critchley Biography Josh Critchley is a former Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking for the Royal Bank of Canada. He was previously their long-time Head of European and Asian Investment Banking, serving in that role for twelve years (2011 - 2022), including seven years as a member of RBC Capital Markets' Global Operating Committee. He joined RBC in 2009 to help lead the build-out of RBC's investment banking and equities footprint in Europe as part of RBC becoming a full-service investment banking provider. Before Royal Bank of Canada, Josh held senior roles at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch. 2 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. NatWest Group plc (Registrant) Date: 21 October 2025 By: /s/ Mark Stevens Name:Mark Stevens Title: Assistant Secretary 3