Appointment of Non-Executive Chair and CEO

Volex plc (AIM: VLX), the specialist integrated manufacturer of critical power and data transmission products, is pleased to announce that Dave Webster has been appointed as Non-Executive Chair with immediate effect. Nat Rothschild will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, also with immediate effect.

Dave brings significant experience to the Board from leading and successfully growing advanced global manufacturing businesses across the public and private sectors, covering multiple sectors. At CPM Holdings, Inc, where he has served as Chief Executive Officer since 2020, Dave has driven the company's strategic focus on developing advanced process automation equipment and aftermarket parts and services that improve industrial processes, enhance product quality and reliability, and increase output across feed and food production, green energy, advanced materials and sustainable packaging.

Prior to joining CPM, Dave led Electrical Components International (ECI) for more than 20 years, transforming it into a global leader with over $1 billion in revenue, 24,000 employees and operations in 14 countries. This growth was delivered through a focus on building long-term relationships with blue chip customers and suppliers through a commitment to outstanding service, operational excellence and product leadership.

Dave holds degrees in Business Administration from Kent State University and a Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University.

In addition to being appointed as Non-Executive Chair of Volex, Dave will join its Nominations Committee as an additional member.

Commenting on his appointment, Dave Webster said: "It is a pleasure to join Volex at this stage in the Group's evolution, as it continues to implement its strategy at pace. The opportunity for further growth is enormous, and I look forward to working with the Board to drive shareholder value over the coming years."

Nat Rothschild, Chief Executive Officer of Volex, commented: "This evolution in our leadership structure underlines our key priorities today - to extend and deepen our customer relationships across our growing business and to focus on the delivery of our strategy. I'm very much looking forward to working with Dave, and the existing Board, to pursue these opportunities as we drive further growth across our markets."

Disclosures required by Schedule Two, paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:

David James Webster, aged 62, holds or has held the following appointments in the last five years:

In September 2001, administrative receivers were appointed in respect of Viasystems II Limited, Viasystems Tyneside Limited and Viasystems Manchester Limited (together with Viasystems Holdings Limited, the "Viasystems Companies"). Viasystems Tyneside Limited was subsequently placed into creditors' voluntary liquidation and Viasystems II Limited and Viasystems Holdings Limited were placed into compulsory liquidation. Dave Webster was a director of the Viasystems Companies at the time of their liquidation, and remains a director of Viasystems II Limited, Viasystems Tyneside Limited, and Viasystems Manchester Limited following their restoration to the register in the United Kingdom.

There is no other information that is required to be disclosed pursuant to Schedule Two paragraph (g) or Rule 17 of the AIM Rules for Companies in respect of Dave Webster.