NWG names Josh Critchley independent director starting Nov 3, 2025

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NatWest Group plc appointed Josh Critchley as an independent non-executive director, effective 3 November 2025. Chair Rick Haythornthwaite said Critchley brings over three decades of investment banking and capital markets experience.

Critchley is a former Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking at Royal Bank of Canada and previously held senior roles at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch. The company noted there are no further matters requiring disclosure under Listing Rule 6.4.8R.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

October 21, 2025

Commission File Number 001-10306

NatWest Group plc

250 Bishopsgate,

London, EC2M 4AA
United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F   ☒ Form 40-F   ☐

This report on Form 6-K shall be deemed incorporated by reference into the company’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-284008) and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

NatWest Group plc

Directorate Changes

NatWest Group plc (‘NWG’) announces the appointment of Josh Critchley as an independent non-executive director with effect from 3 November 2025.

Rick Haythornthwaite, Chair of NWG, said:

“I am delighted to welcome Josh to the NWG Board. Josh brings over three decades of experience in investment banking and capital markets, having advised boards and management teams across a wide range of industries and geographies. His deep expertise in financial services and strategic advisory will be a valuable asset to the Board.”

Josh is a former Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking at the Royal Bank of Canada, and prior to joining RBC in 2009, held senior roles at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch.

Josh currently serves as Trustee and Investment Committee Chair at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and is an Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow at Bayes Business School, City St. George’s, University of London.

There are no further matters requiring disclosure under Listing Rule 6.4.8R.

For further information contact:

NatWest Group Investor Relations:

Claire Kane

Director of Investor Relations

+44 (0) 20 7672 1758

NatWest Group Media Relations:

+44 (0) 131 523 4205

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Josh Critchley Biography

Josh Critchley is a former Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking for the Royal Bank of Canada. He was previously their long-time Head of European and Asian Investment Banking, serving in that role for twelve years (2011 - 2022), including seven years as a member of RBC Capital Markets' Global Operating Committee.

He joined RBC in 2009 to help lead the build-out of RBC's investment banking and equities footprint in Europe as part of RBC becoming a full-service investment banking provider.  Before Royal Bank of Canada, Josh held senior roles at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	NatWest Group plc
	(Registrant)
Date: 21 October 2025	By:          /s/ Mark Stevens
	Name: Mark Stevens
	Title: Assistant Secretary

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FAQ

What change did NatWest Group (NWG) announce?

NWG appointed Josh Critchley as an independent non-executive director.

When does Josh Critchley join the NatWest Group board?

His appointment is effective on 3 November 2025.

What is Josh Critchley’s background relevant to NWG?

He is a former Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking at RBC and previously held senior roles at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch.

Did NatWest indicate any additional disclosures under Listing Rule 6.4.8R?

The company stated there are no further matters requiring disclosure under Listing Rule 6.4.8R.

Who provided the statement on the appointment?

Rick Haythornthwaite, Chair of NatWest Group, welcomed the appointment and highlighted Critchley’s experience.

Who can investors contact for more information?

Investor Relations: Claire Kane, +44 (0) 20 7672 1758. Media Relations: +44 (0) 131 523 4205.