Highlights

• Zip shares rose 1.357% to AU$2.240 in the most recent trading session.
• An independent Non-Executive Director has joined Zip's Board with immediate effect.
• The company will release its 1Q FY27 results update on 23 October 2026, before its 2026 Annual General Meeting.

New Director Joins Zip's Board

Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) shares moved 1.357% higher to AU$2.240 after the company revealed a Board appointment on 17 September 2026. Sarah Adam-Gedge has been appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director, starting immediately, and will also serve on the Audit and Risk Committee.

Adam-Gedge has a background spanning technology, digital services, governance, audit and risk management. During her executive career, she held leadership positions at Wipro Australia and New Zealand, Publicis Sapient Australia and Avanade Australia, and worked in senior roles at IBM Global Business Services.

Strengthening Governance to Support Growth

Zip said the new appointment will broaden the expertise available to its Board as it pursues its growth plans. Chair Diane Smith-Gander pointed to Adam-Gedge's track record with technology companies and on ASX-listed boards, noting in particular her strengths in commercial, governance, audit and risk areas. Zip has established operations in Australia, New Zealand and the United States, providing point-of-sale credit and digital payment products for consumers and merchants.

Upcoming Dates for Shareholders

Zip also released a separate update on 17 September 2026 outlining its corporate calendar. The 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be conducted online on 19 November 2026, commencing at 10:00am AEDT. Director nominations for election at the meeting must be lodged by 1 October 2026. Before the AGM, the company plans to publish its 1Q FY27 results update on 23 October 2026, giving shareholders a fresh look at its operations. Zip cautioned that these dates could change.

Market Outlook

With a new director on board and several reporting events ahead, investors have a number of items to follow as Zip moves through FY2027. The upcoming quarterly update is likely to shed more light on the company's operating performance and direction.

Note- All data presented is based on information available at the time of writing.

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