Appointment of Group CFO Designate & Board Changes

Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) PLC ("MAB" or the "Company") today announces that Emilie McCarthy has informed the Board of her decision to step down as Group Chief Financial Officer and as a Director of the Company. Emilie will leave MAB on 30 September 2026 to pursue other opportunities.

The Board is pleased to announce that Jo Stent will join MAB on 6 July 2026 as Group Chief Financial Officer Designate and will work alongside Emilie to ensure an orderly transition of responsibilities. Subject to successful completion of the transition process and regulatory approval, Jo will be appointed Group Chief Financial Officer with effect from 1 October 2026.

It is intended that Jo will be appointed to the Board of the Company as an executive Director following her appointment as Group Chief Financial Officer. A further announcement will be made at that time.

Jo is a highly experienced listed company Chief Financial Officer with more than 25 years' experience leading finance functions, driving strategic transformation and supporting growth across listed, regulated and international businesses.

She was formerly Chief Financial Officer of Frontier IP Group PLC, the AIM-listed deep technology investment company, having joined the business in 2024. Prior to this, she served as Chief Financial Officer of Argentex Group PLC, where she played a key role in the company's strategic development following its admission to AIM. Earlier in her career, Jo held senior finance leadership positions with the European Tour, Vodafone and TELUS Communications, and began her career with Ernst & Young and Deloitte.

Jo is a Chartered Accountant and brings extensive experience in capital allocation, fundraising, governance, operational improvement and organisational scaling.

Peter Brodnicki, CEO of Mortgage Advice Bureau, commented:

"On behalf of MAB, I would like to thank Emilie for her significant contribution to MAB over the past two years. Emilie has played an incredibly important role in the MAB group's development, including supporting the Company's transition from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. We wish her every success in the future.

We are delighted that Jo will be joining the MAB group. She brings extensive listed company, financial services and capital markets experience, together with a strong track record of supporting businesses through periods of growth and transformation.

Jo's combination of financial leadership, strategic insight and public company experience makes her an excellent addition to the executive team. The Board looks forward to working with her as we continue to execute our long-term growth strategy and create value for all stakeholders."

Emilie McCarthy commented:

"It has been a privilege to serve as Group Chief Financial Officer during such an important period in MAB's development. MAB's success is defined by its exceptional people and entrepreneurial culture. Working alongside Peter, the Board, and so many talented individuals has been professionally rewarding and personally inspiring. I am grateful for the trust, collaboration, and lasting friendships, and I wish Peter, Jo, and everyone at MAB and its wider stakeholders every success for the future."

Through its partner firms, known as Appointed Representatives (ARs), MAB has over 2,100 advisers providing expert advice across mortgages, specialist lending, protection and general insurance products. MAB supports its AR firms with proprietary technology and services, including adviser recruitment and lead generation, learning and development, compliance auditing and supervision, and digital marketing and website solutions.