Directorate Change

Essentra plc, a leading global manufacturer and provider of essential components and solutions, announces the appointment of Rowan Baker to the Board as Chief Financial Officer with effect from 5 November 2024. Rowan will succeed Jack Clarke.

Rowan is currently the Group Chief Financial Officer of Laing O'Rourke and, from 2017 to 2020, was the Chief Financial Officer of McCarthy Stone plc. Prior to joining McCarthy & Stone in 2012, she worked in finance for Barclays Bank plc and professional services for PwC.

Rowan is also a non-executive Director at Vistry Group plc, a FTSE 100 housebuilder, where she is chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committees.

Rowan has a master's degree in law from Cambridge University and is a qualified chartered accountant and chartered tax adviser.

Scott Fawcett, Essentra CEO, commented:

"Rowan is a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer. I am delighted she is joining the Board and the Company as her financial expertise and plc experience will further support the delivery of our growth strategy.

On behalf of the Board and the Company, I would also like to thank Jack for his contribution to successfully establishing Essentra as a pure play components business. We wish him every success in his vocation to become a Catholic Deacon."

Rowan Baker commented:

"I am delighted to join Essentra and I look forward to working with Scott and the Board in enhancing growth initiatives, supporting operational effectiveness and making continued progress on strategic objectives."

At the date of this announcement, Rowan Baker has no interest in the ordinary shares in Essentra plc.

This announcement is made pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11R. There are no other details required to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13R.