CLEAR AND FORMAL BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES The Board has adopted written statements setting out the respective responsibilities of the Chairman, the Deputy Chairman, the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Independent Director of the Board, Board Committee members and the Company Secretary; these are available on the Group’s website or from the Company Secretary. A summary of the names and responsibilities of the Directors, where applicable, is set out opposite. An overview of responsibilities for individual Board Committees and their Chairs are set out in the relevant Committee reports. Member Position Responsible for: Andy Chairman • The leadership, effectiveness and governance of the Board. Harrison • Setting the agenda, style and tone of Board discussions with a particular focus on strategic matters. • Ensuring each Non-Executive Director makes an effective contribution to the Board. • Ensuring that the Directors receive accurate, timely and clear information. • Chairing the Nominations Committee. • Promoting a culture of openness and debate. • Facilitating constructive Board relations. Sir Will Deputy • Maintaining a close dialogue with the Chairman and the CEO. Adderley Chairman • Contributing to the development of the Group’s purpose, culture and values by promoting and visibly demonstrating the Company’s long-established shared values. • Assisting the CEO in strategic and operational activities as requested. • Supporting and deputising for the Chairman as required. • Member of the Nominations Committee. William Senior • Acting as a ‘sounding board’ for the Chairman and an intermediary for the other Directors. Reeve Independent • Leading the Non-Executive Directors in their annual assessment of the Chairman’s performance. Non-Executive • Making oneself available to shareholders, particularly if they have concerns that the normal channels have Director failed to resolve, or for which such contact would be inappropriate. • Leading the Chair succession process. Nick Chief Executive • Proposing the strategic objectives of the Group for approval by the Board, and delivering the strategic and Wilkinson Officer financial objectives in line with the agreed purpose and strategy. • Leadg e ecutiveoard and senior management in maaging the opeatonal requements of the business. • Leading the climate change and sustainability objectives of the Group. • Providing clear and visible leadership of our shared values. • Effective and ongoing communication with colleagues and shareholders. Laura Carr Chief Financial • Working with the CEO to develop and implement the Group’s purpose and strategic objectives. Officer • The financial delivery and performance of the Group. • Ensuring that the Group remains appropriately funded to pursue the strategic objectives. • Ensuring proper financial controls and risk management of the Group and compliance with associated regulation. • Investor relations activities, and communications with shareholders. Ian Bull Non-Executive • Constructive contribution and challenge to the development of strategy and ensuring that decisions are Director taken so as to promote the success of the Company in the interests of all stakeholders. William Non-Executive • Monitoring operational and financial performance and scrutiny of management performance in the Reeve Director delivery of strategic objectives. Peter Ruis Non-Executive • Oversight of financial and other controls and processes for risk management. Director • William Reeve chairs the Remuneration Committee and is the Senior Independent Director; Ian Bull chairs Arja Non-Executive the Audit and Risk Committee. Taaveniku Director • Marion Sears is the Designated Non-Executive Director for colleague matters. Marion Non-Executive • With the exception of Andy Harrison and Marion Sears, all Non-Executive Directors chair or sit on all Board Sears Director Committees. Dawn Company • Supporting the Chairman and the Non-Executive Directors with their responsibilities. Durrant Secretary • Advising on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, climate change and sustainability. • Facilitating individual induction programmes for Directors and assisting with their development as required. • Communications with shareholders and organisation of the AGM. DUNELM GROUP PLC ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2021 115 GOVERNANCESTRATEGIC REPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENTSOTHER INFORMATION