NatWest appoints Josh Critchley as independent director, Nov 3, 2025

NatWest Group plc appointed Josh Critchley as an independent non-executive director, effective 3 November 2025.

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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, previously leading European and Asian Investment Banking (2011–2022) and serving on RBC Capital Markets’ Global Operating Committee. He also holds roles at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and Bayes Business School. The company stated there are no further matters requiring disclosure under Listing Rule 6.4.8R.

FAQ

What did NWG announce in this Form 6-K?

NatWest Group plc announced the appointment of Josh Critchley as an independent non-executive director, effective 3 November 2025.

Who is Josh Critchley and what is his background?

He is a former Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking at RBC, previously leading European and Asian Investment Banking (2011–2022), and served on RBC Capital Markets’ Global Operating Committee.

When does the appointment take effect for NWG (NWG)?

The appointment is effective on 3 November 2025.

Are there additional disclosures under Listing Rule 6.4.8R?

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

What other roles does Josh Critchley currently hold?

He 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.

Who can investors contact for more information?

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

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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

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

October, 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 ☐

The following information was issued as Company announcements in London, England and is furnished pursuant to General Instruction B to the General Instructions to Form 6-K:

Exhibit No. 1 Directorate Change dated 21 October 2025

Exhibit No. 1

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

LEI: 2138005O9XJIJN4JPN90

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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.

SIGNATURE

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

			NatWest Group plc (Registrant)
Date:	31 October 2025			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary