Directorate Change
GB Group PLC announced that its Chair, Richard Longdon, will retire on November 30, 2026, for personal reasons after serving since September 1, 2022. The Board will initiate a search for a permanent successor, with Senior Independent Director Liz Catchpole ready to assume the role of Interim Chair if a permanent appointment is not made by December 1, 2026. The company will release its interim results on November 24, 2026.
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GBG, the global identity and location technology business, today announces that for personal reasons Richard Longdon has indicated his intention to retire from his position as Chair and as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 30 November 2026.
Richard has served as Chair since 1 September 2022 and wishes to devote more time to his family and other personal interests. Richard has provided leadership during an important period in the Group's development, and the Board would like to thank him for his contribution to GBG during his tenure.
The Board will immediately commence a thorough process to identify and appoint a permanent successor Chair, led by the Senior Independent Director, Liz Catchpole. If a permanent Chair has not been appointed by 1 December 2026, Liz will assume the role of Interim Chair.
Liz Catchpole, Senior Independent Director, said:
"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Richard for his considerable contribution to GBG. We respect his decision to retire from the role and are grateful of his commitment to an orderly transition. We look forward to building on the foundations established during his tenure."
Richard Longdon, retiring as Chair, said:
"It has been a privilege to serve as Chair of GBG. I remain fully supportive of GBG's strategy and future prospects and look forward to assisting with a smooth handover over the coming weeks."
GBG will announce its Interim results on Tuesday, 24 November 2026.
For further information, please contact: GBG Richard Foster, Investor Relations Annabelle Burton, Company Secretary +44 (0) 7816 124164 +44 (0) 7976 660181 FTI Consulting (Financial PR) Dwight Burden, Emma Hall & Ed Bridges +44 (0) 203 727 1779 GBG@fticonsulting.com Investor relations website www.gbgplc.com/investors
About GB Group plc ("GBG")
For over 30 years, we have combined global data with innovative technology to help more than 20,000 customers globally verify identity and location, protecting against digital crime, strengthening business resilience and driving responsible growth at scale.
GBG is a publicly traded company on the London Stock Exchange Main Market (LSE: GBG). Further information on our business can be found on our corporate website: www.gbgplc.com
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