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Marshall Monteagle PLC Announces Board Reshuffle and Senior Appointments

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Sep 14, 2025 — 1 min read

Marshall Monteagle PLC has announced several changes to its board of directors, effective September 12, 2025, as part of its succession planning and diversity policy. The company has welcomed new appointees, with Edward Beale taking over as Chairman, Dean Douglas as Lead Independent Director, and Heidi Koegelenberg as Financial Director. The changes come as Rory Kerr, a member of the board since October 2010, has resigned from his roles as Chairman and non-executive director.

Key Takeaways:

Edward Beale, a director since February 2013, has been appointed as Chairman, effective September 12, 2025.
Dean Douglas, a non-executive director since 2019, has been appointed as Lead Independent Director.
Heidi Koegelenberg, a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience, has been appointed as Financial Director.
Rory Kerr, a member of the board since October 2010, has resigned from his roles as Chairman and non-executive director.
Melissa Bourgeois, a Chartered Governance Professional with 18 years of experience, has been appointed as company secretary.
The changes are part of Marshall Monteagle's succession planning and diversity policy, aimed at maintaining board continuity while introducing fresh perspectives.

Statistics:

15 years: Heidi Koegelenberg's experience as a Chartered Accountant.
18 years: Melissa Bourgeois' experience as a Chartered Governance Professional.
2010: The year Rory Kerr joined the board of directors.
2013: The year Edward Beale joined the board of directors.
2017: The year Edward Beale took on the role of Financial Director.
2019: The year Dean Douglas joined the board as a non-executive director.
2020: The month Rory Kerr became Chairman (May) and Melissa Bourgeois joined City Group Limited (March).
2022: The year Melissa Bourgeois started providing governance services to Marshall Monteagle.
2024: The year Heidi Koegelenberg joined Marshall Monteagle as Group Financial Manager (November).

Sources:

Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Limited Listings Requirements
Marshall Monteagle PLC news release, September 15, 2025

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