Directorate Change

Board Changes

Focusrite plc (AIM: TUNE) is pleased to announce that Ian Barkshire has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate of the Company with immediate effect.

Subject to shareholder approval, Ian will succeed Philip Dudderidge OBE, the founder and current Chair, as Non-Executive Chair following the conclusion of the Company's forthcoming Annual General Meeting, anticipated to be held in July 2026.

As part of this planned transition, Philip Dudderidge will remain on the Board as a Non-Executive Director working closely with Ian to ensure a smooth transition of Board leadership. The Board believes Ian's appointment reflects the Company's continued development and evolution as a global music and audio group while retaining the benefit of Philip's extensive industry knowledge and insights.

Ian was the CEO of Oxford Instruments plc between 2016 and 2023. He spent over 25 years at the business in a number of leadership positions including Chief Operating Officer and Group Technical Director.

Ian brings significant commercial, leadership and public company experience having spent most of his career driving the development, commercialisation and delivery of innovative technologies and specialised products to the world's leading industrial companies. During his tenure as CEO of Oxford Instruments plc, Ian oversaw significant value creation, with an increase in the business's market capitalisation of more than three times.

Earlier in his career, Ian was a Senior Principal Scientist at GEC-Marconi Materials and a Research Fellow at the University of York. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Ian is currently a Non-Executive Director of Melrose Industries PLC. He is also a member of the Strategic Advisory Board of the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme and Chair of Illumion Limited, a University of Cambridge start-up company.

It is intended that Ian will join the Audit, Nominations and Remuneration Committees following his appointment as a director.

The Company also confirms that David Bezem, Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Nomination Committee, has advised the Board that he will not be standing for re-election at the forthcoming AGM. The Board thanks David for his valuable contribution and service during his tenure since the Company's IPO in December 2014.

Philip Dudderidge OBE, Founder and Chair of Focusrite plc, said:

"Focusrite has reached an important stage in its evolution, and I am delighted that Ian has agreed to join our Board as Chair Designate. His experience leading a world class listed technology-driven international business makes him ideally suited to guiding the Board through the next phase of the Group's development. I'm delighted to be remaining as a Non-Executive Director and look forward to supporting Ian and continuing to contribute to Focusrite's future."

"I would also like to thank David personally for his support, insight and commitment during his time on the Board. He has made a substantial contribution to Focusrite's development, and we wish him every success for the future."

Ian Barkshire, Chair Designate, added:

"I'm delighted to be joining the Board of Focusrite plc. The Focusrite Group sits at the heart of the Content Creation and Audio Reproduction industries, with leading brands, a track record of strong product innovation and a passionate global customer base. I look forward to working with my fellow Board members, the executive team and all stakeholders to build on the strong foundations already in place. I'm extremely excited by the future prospects of the Focusrite Group and by the opportunity to help deliver long term growth and shareholder value."

AIM Rule 17 - Schedule Two (g) disclosures

The following information is disclosed in accordance with Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:

Current directorships:

• Melrose Industries PLC
• Illumion Limited
• IRB Advisory Limited

Previous directorships held within the last five years:

• Oxford Instruments PLC
• Oxford Instruments Overseas Holdings Limited
• Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Holdings Limited
• Oxford Instruments Holdings Europe Limited
• Oxford Instruments Uk 2013 Limited
• Oxford Instruments Overseas Holdings 2008 Limited
• Oxford Instruments Industrial Products Holdings Limited
• Oxford Instruments Overseas Marketing Limited
• Andor Technology Limited
• Oxford Instruments AFM Limited
• Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Limited
• Andor Technology Inc
• Oxford Instruments America, Inc.

Ian Richard Barkshire (60) does not hold any ordinary shares in the Company.

There is no further information required to be disclosed pursuant to Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules.