Angela Seymour-Jackson
JANUS HENDERSON GROUPAbout Angela Seymour-Jackson
Angela Seymour-Jackson (age 58) is an independent non-executive director of Janus Henderson Group plc (JHG), serving since 2017. She brings over two decades of senior marketing and distribution experience and currently sits on JHG’s Human Capital & Compensation and Risk Committees. Her education includes a BA (honors) in French and European studies from the University of East Anglia and executive programs at Wharton and INSEAD, alongside a Chartered Institute of Marketing diploma .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janus Henderson UK (Holdings) Limited | Chair | Jul 2021 – present | Oversight of UK parent financial holding company (legacy Henderson Group) |
| Janus Henderson Investors UK Limited | Chair | 2019 – present | Leadership of UK regulated operating entity |
| Pikl Insurance Services Limited | Deputy Chair | 2019 – present | Governance support for insurtech; distribution expertise |
| Lloyds Banking Group | Senior Advisor | 2016 – 2017 | Strategic distribution advisory |
| Aegon UK (Workplace Solutions) | Managing Director | 2012 – 2016 | Led workplace solutions distribution |
| RAC Motoring Services Ltd | Chief Executive Officer | 2010 – 2012 | CEO leadership and brand execution |
| AVIVA Life and Pensions | Distribution Director | 2008 – 2010 | Led life and pensions distribution |
| AVIVA Consumer and Partnerships | Director of Distribution | 2006 – 2008 | Consumer brand and partnerships |
External Roles
| Company | Exchange | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PageGroup plc | LON: PAGE | Chair | Public company board chair |
| Future plc | LON: FUTR | Non-Executive Director | Media/Publishing |
| Trustpilot Group plc | LON: TRST | Senior Independent Director | Consumer reviews platform |
| Prior: Rentokil Initial plc | NYSE & LON: RTO | Non-Executive Director (former) | 2012 – May 2021 |
| Prior: GoCompare.com | LON: GOCO | Non-Executive Director (former) | 2016 – Feb 2021 |
| Prior: esure Group plc | LON: ESUR | Non-Executive Director (former) | 2015 – 2018 |
Board Governance
- Committee assignments: Human Capital & Compensation and Risk Committees; both had 100% committee attendance in 2024 (6 HCC meetings; 5 Risk meetings) .
- Independence: Board is majority-independent; all current directors except the CEO are independent; all standing committees are fully independent .
- Attendance and engagement: 6 Board meetings in 2024 with 100% overall director attendance at Board meetings; each director attended at least 94% of the combined Board and committee meetings; all 11 directors attended the 2024 AGM in person; independent directors held executive sessions at each regular Board meeting .
- Overboarding policy and compliance: Directors limited to 3 other public company boards; Board affirmed all directors are compliant. Seymour-Jackson serves on three other public boards, within policy .
- Governance process: Annual Board and committee evaluations, with 2025 evaluations facilitated by a third-party specialist .
Fixed Compensation
| Item | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Board cash retainer | $100,000 | Standard non-executive director cash fee |
| Annual Board stock award | $150,000 | Standard stock component for directors |
| Committee membership fee (per committee) | $15,000 | Per-committee cash fee |
| Committee chair fees | $20,000 (non-Audit), $40,000 (Audit) | Not applicable to Seymour-Jackson (not a chair) |
| 2024 fees earned (Seymour-Jackson) | $130,000 | Includes Board and committee service |
| 2024 stock awards (Seymour-Jackson) | $150,008 | Value based on RSU grant terms |
| Additional subsidiary board fees (Seymour-Jackson) | $26,000 + $76,000 | Janus Henderson UK (Holdings) Ltd + Janus Henderson Investors UK Ltd |
Notes:
- 2024 director stock awards were granted as RSUs with a 1-year vesting, using fair market value on May 3, 2024 of $32.76; Messrs. Baldwin and Frank elected cash; each non-executive director held 4,579 RSUs outstanding at 12/31/2024, including Seymour-Jackson .
- Director stock ownership guideline: minimum $400,000 within five years; directors cannot sell until guidelines met; Seymour-Jackson has satisfied guidelines .
Performance Compensation
| Equity element | Grant date | Quantity | Vesting | Performance linkage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director RSUs (annual grant) | May 3, 2024 | 4,579 units (outstanding at year-end for each NED) | 1-year vest | None; time-based only |
| Instruments used | RSUs only | No options or PSUs for directors |
- Fair market value reference for 2024 director RSU grant: $32.76 .
- Company-wide policies: Clawback policy applies to long-term incentive awards; prohibited hedging, short selling, and pledging of JHG shares .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Link | Description | Governance signal |
|---|---|---|
| External boards | PageGroup (Chair), Future (NED), Trustpilot (SID) | Within JHG’s 3-board cap; not in direct conflict with asset management operations |
| Subsidiary roles | Chairs at JH UK (Holdings) Ltd and JH Investors UK Ltd | Deep engagement with regulated UK entities; aligns oversight across group |
| Large shareholder representation | Trian partners serve on JHG Board (Baldwin, Frank) | Board has considered independence; all committees remain independent |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Client Focus & Distribution: Secured long-term strategic partnerships and technology-platform adoptions; deep consumer brand D2C background .
- Public Company Governance: Experience across IPOs, demergers, portfolio restructuring, and shareholder engagement .
- Human Capital & Compensation: Significant compensation committee experience and shareholder/proxy engagement .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Shares beneficially owned | % of outstanding | Unvested RSUs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Seymour-Jackson | 19,387 | <1% | 4,579 | Ownership based on 157,557,812 shares outstanding (as of Mar 10, 2025); RSUs excluded from beneficial count; RSUs shown separately |
- Directors are prohibited from hedging and pledging JHG shares; options trading and short selling also prohibited .
- Section 16 compliance: JHG reports timely filings in 2024 by directors and officers, with one late Form 4 unrelated to Seymour-Jackson .
Governance Assessment
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Strengths:
- Independence and full committee-level independence; strong attendance across Board and committees; active AGM participation and regular executive sessions support effective oversight .
- Relevant distribution/brand expertise and compensation/governance background enhance Human Capital & Compensation and Risk Committee effectiveness .
- Ownership alignment via stock ownership guidelines, RSU participation, and prohibition on hedging/pledging .
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Potential watch items (not red flags):
- Outside board commitments at policy limit (three public boards) require continued monitoring for time allocation; Board affirms compliance .
- Subsidiary board fee arrangements (UK entities) are disclosed; no related-party transaction concerns per HCC members’ Item 404 statement .
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Broader investor confidence indicator:
- JHG’s say-on-pay approval rose to 98.7% in 2024, signaling strong shareholder support for governance and compensation frameworks .
Related Party Transactions and Conflicts
- Policy: Audit Committee must pre-approve any related party transaction >$120,000 involving directors, officers, significant shareholders, or immediate family/affiliates .
- Disclosure: No Item 404 related-party relationships for Human Capital & Compensation Committee members in 2024, which includes Seymour-Jackson .
Compensation Committee Analysis
- Committee composition: Alison Quirk (Chair), Eugene Flood Jr., Josh Frank, Angela Seymour-Jackson; 6 meetings in 2024; 100% attendance .
- Independent consultant: Meridian Compensation Partners retained; Committee determined no conflicts of interest and consultant independence per NYSE standards .
RED FLAGS
- None disclosed specific to Seymour-Jackson: no related-party transactions requiring Item 404 disclosure; no pledging/hedging; strong attendance; independence affirmed .