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Sage Chair Annette Court to Take Senior Independent Role at Next plc

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  • Sage chair Annette Court will join Next plc as an independent non-executive director from March 2026.
  • Court’s additional role at Next as Senior Independent Director highlights her growing influence in UK corporate governance.
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Sage Chair Annette Court to Take Senior Independent Role at Next plc

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Sage Group plc ( (GB:SGE) ) has shared an announcement.

The Sage Group plc has announced that its chair, Annette Court, will take on additional external responsibilities as she is appointed an independent non-executive director at UK retailer Next plc from 1 March 2026 and will become Next’s Senior Independent Director from 21 May 2026. The appointment reinforces Court’s profile in the UK corporate governance landscape, potentially broadening Sage’s network and influence across sectors while underlining the growing cross-industry recognition of its leadership, though Sage notes there are no further regulatory disclosures required in relation to this change.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SGE) stock is a Buy with a £1233.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sage Group plc stock, see the GB:SGE Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:SGE Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:SGE is a Outperform.

Sage Group plc’s overall stock score is driven by its strong financial performance and positive earnings call, highlighting robust revenue growth and strategic focus on cloud and AI. However, the high valuation and mixed technical indicators slightly offset these strengths. Continued attention to operational efficiencies and competitive positioning will be crucial for sustaining growth.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:SGE stock, click here.

More about Sage Group plc

The Sage Group plc is a provider of finance, HR and payroll software focused on small and mid-sized businesses, helping them digitalise processes and relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, banks and governments through its AI-powered platform. The company positions itself as a driver of reduced friction and improved insights for SMBs while also using its technology and resources to address digital inequality, economic inequality and the climate crisis.

Average Trading Volume: 3,253,559

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £10.25B

For a thorough assessment of SGE stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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