Appointment of new Non-Executive Director

Nexteq PLC, a leading technology solutions provider to customers in selected industrial markets, is pleased to announce, following an extensive selection process, the appointment of Deborah Wilkinson to the Board of Directors as Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit & Risk committee, effective 30th October 2025.

Deborah brings significant finance expertise to Nexteq from both private and public companies, as well as strong technology industry experience. She served as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee and thereafter the Chair of the Remuneration Committee up until June 2025 at Pennant International Group plc, a company providing training and equipment to the defence sector. Prior to Pennant, she held several Executive Board positions at IrvinGQ Limited, a defence manufacturing company, including Finance Director, Sales & Marketing Director and CEO. Deborah is currently a Non-Executive Director at Novomorphic Limited and at Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited, where she is Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. Deborah is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales, having trained with Deloitte and holds a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering.

Carol Thompson, Non-Executive Chair of Nexteq plc, commented: "We are delighted to have attracted someone of Deborah's calibre to the Board of Nexteq. She brings a specialised skillset to the Group, and a wealth of experience in finance and technology roles at both executive and non-executive levels. I look forward to working with Deborah as we execute the three-year plan and strategy beyond."

Additional Information on the Board Appointment

The following additional information is provided with regards to the appointment of Deborah Janet Wilkinson (formerly Deborah Janet Smith, Deborah Janet Ryan), aged 50, in accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:

Deborah does not hold any shares or options in the Company.