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ANNUAL REPORT 2024 39Corporate GovernanceBoard GovernanceBoard StructureDuties of the Board of DirectorsThe Board of Directors operates to oversee the Management of Guardian Media Limited to ensure the long-term value of the Company for its shareholders. The Board of Directors comprises skilled, competent, experienced and committed professionals who provide creative leadership and oversight. The Board recognizes that the longterm interests of shareholders is served by taking into account the interests of all stakeholders starting with our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which the Company%u2019s businesses operate. The Board, in addition to its legal requirements, is governed by its Charter which outlines the duties and responsibilities of the individual Directors and of the Board as a whole. In 2024, the Board held six (6) meetings in total. The Board has two (2) subcommittees: 1) The Audit and Risk Committee; and 2) The Editorial Committee.Board Independence and DiversityThe Board has maintained its focus on improved stakeholder communication and independent representation among directors in 2024. The Board comprised nine (9) directors, eight (8) of whom are independent, representing 89% independent representation. The Board also maintained gender diversity having 44% women contributing as Directors.BOARDAUDIT AND RISKCOMMITTEEEDITORIALCOMMITTEE