11 December, 2019 - The Board of IG Group Holdings plc has today announced the appointment of Robert Michael (Mike) McTighe as Chairman of the Board. The company confirms that Jonathan Moulds will continue to serve as interim Chairman until 3 February 2020 when Mike McTighe's appointment takes effect. Interim Chairman Jonathan Moulds commented: "Mike brings impressive board and leadership experience in financial services and other regulated sectors, and we look forward to benefitting from his considerable stakeholder management skills." Also commenting on the appointment, Malcolm Le May, Senior Independent Director and Interim Chairman of the Nomination Committee, who led the search for the new Chairperson said: "Following the completion of our comprehensive selection and appointment process, I am delighted that Mike has agreed to join the Board and welcome Mike to IG as June and the executive execute on the strategy articulated at the investor day earlier this year".