Appointment of Interim Chair

Hostelworld today announces that Ulrik Bengtsson has now formally stepped down as non-executive Chair of Hostelworld, having announced his intention to leave on 20 March 2025. Carl G. Shepherd, Non-Executive Director, has assumed the role of Interim Chair while the Board continues with the process of recruiting a permanent Chair. Carl will also assume Ulrik's responsibilities as Chair of the Nomination Committee on an interim basis and will, in accordance with provision 24 of the UK Corporate Governance Code, step down as a member of the Hostelworld Audit Committee while he serves as Interim Chair. Eimear Moloney has been appointed as Interim Senior Independent Director while Carl serves as Interim Chair.