Smith & Nephew PLC 6-K, filed Jan 6, 2021

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of

1934

January 6, 2021

Commission File Number 001-14978

SMITH & NEPHEW plc

(Registrant's name)

Building 5, Croxley Park,

Hatters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8YE,

England

(Address of registrant's principal executive offices)

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1934.]

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6 January 2021

Smith & Nephew plc

DIRECTORATE CHANGE

Further to the announcement made on 5 March 2020, in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11 R and 9.6.12 R the Company confirms Vinita Bali retired as a Non-Executive Director of Smith & Nephew plc on 31 December 2020, on completion of 6 years' service.

In accordance with section 430(2B) of the Companies Act 2006, Smith & Nephew confirms that Vinita Bali will receive payment of fees for service whilst a Director but no other remuneration payment or payment for loss of office will be made in connection with her departure.

Susan Swabey

Company Secretary

Smith & Nephew plc

Tel:  +44 (0)1923 477317

SIGNATURES

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.

Smith & Nephew Plc

(Registrant)

Date: January 6, 2021

By: /s/ Susan Swabey

Susan Swabey

Company Secretary