FORM 6-K
 
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
 
 
 
For September 01, 2017
 
Commission File Number: 001-10306
 
 
 
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
 
 
 
RBS, Gogarburn, PO Box 1000
 
Edinburgh EH12 1HQ
 
 
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
 
 
 
   Form 20-F X Form 40-F ___
 
 
 
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
Yes ___ No X
 
 
 
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The following information was issued as Company announcements in London, England and is furnished pursuant to General Instruction B to the General Instructions to Form 6-K: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LEI: 2138005O9XJIJN4JPN90
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
1 September 2017
 
 
 
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
 
Board changes
 
RBS announces today that, sadly due to health issues, John Hughes will step down from the Board with immediate effect.
 
Howard Davies, the Chairman, said, "It is unfortunate that John Hughes has had to step down from the Board. He has made a great contribution in his brief tenure and we wish him all the best for the future and a speedy recovery."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For further information contact:
 
 
RBS Media Relations                                    +44 131 523 4205
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: 01 September 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP plc (Registrant)
 
 
 
By: /s/ Jan Cargill
 
 
 
Name: Jan Cargill
 
Title: Deputy Secretary