Directorate Change

• Following the announcement on 30 August 2024 regarding Simon Miller's intention to step down from the Board after a tenure of eight years, effective from 11 December 2024 he has resigned from the Board as Senior Independent Director and Employee Director.
• Colin Jones, Independent Non-Executive Director, has immediately succeeded Mr Miller as Senior Independent Director and will continue as Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee. Mr Jones has also been appointed on 11 December 2024 as a member of the Nomination Committee and the Remuneration Committee.
• David Bergg, Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the ESG Committee, has immediately succeeded Mr Miller as Employee Director.
• Rufus Radcliffe, Chief Executive, has been appointed on 11 December 2024 as a member of the ESG Committee.

This announcement is made pursuant to UK Listing Rule 6.4.6 and UK Listing Rule 6.4.7.

Paul Reynolds, Chairman, said:

"We would like to thank Simon for his commitment and outstanding contribution over the past 8 years. Simon provided invaluable support as Senior Independent Director and as the voice of our colleagues as Employee Director in the boardroom. I look forward to Colin and David supporting the Board through their expanded roles, as Simon has done over the years, and for the valuable contribution Rufus will make as a member of our ESG Committee."