At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of shareholders of Wolters Kluwer today, all resolutions were passed. The resolutions include adoption of the company’s 2015 financial statements and approval of a final dividend of €0.57 per ordinary share, bringing the total dividend over the 2015 financial year to €0.75 per share. Ms. Jeanette Horan and Ms. Fidelma Russo were appointed as new members of the Supervisory Board.
Diversity of talent and experience
At the end of the AGM, Ms. Rima Qureshi stepped down as member of the Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board now consists of seven people of six nationalities, with complementary and relevant talent and experience.
Chairman of the Supervisory Board Peter Wakkie said: “We are excited to have Jeanette Horan and Fidelma Russo now on board. Their deep experience in the technology sector will be of indispensable value. With these appointments, the composition of the Supervisory Board reflects the strong diversity at senior management level at Wolters Kluwer.”
