No idea, I can't possibly answer that.
But Chris Major is External Relations (Which looks like a more general External Communications role).
James Bishop is Company Secretary and Investor Relations. Very different roles and skillsets.
I don't think you can conclude that they have hired him to work on a merger. Pretty sure if things were that advanced they would have needed to make an announcement?
At the end of the day, I have no idea... just urging you to be cautious. I know you get very...antsy...