Rolls-Royce appoints high-profile NEDs

Rolls-Royce strengthens board with two senior appointments

Rolls-Royce Holdings has appointed Gretchen Watkins and Alessandra Genco as non-executive directors as the group adds further energy, aerospace, finance and governance experience to its board. Watkins will join the board on 1 July 2026. She will also sit on the Nominations, Culture & Governance Committee and the Safety, Energy Transition & Tech Committee. She […]

Rolls-Royce appoints high-profile NEDs

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc has announced the appointments of Gretchen Watkins and Alessandra Genco to its board as non-executive directors, with effect from 1 July and 1 September respectively. On joining the board on 1 July, Gretchen Watkins will be appointed to the nominations, culture & governance committee and the safety, energy transition & tech committee. Watkins has more than 35 years’ experience as a global executive with a track record of…