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RNS Number : 4165Z  Clarkson PLC  16 September 2025

 

CLARKSON PLC

("the Company" or "Clarksons")

 

16 September 2025

 

Retirement of Director

 

Clarkson PLC (the "Company"), the world's leading provider of integrated
shipping services, today announces that CFO & COO, Jeff Woyda, has
informed the Board of his intention to retire, having served over 18 years
with the Company.

 

The Board will now proceed with a formal search for a successor, considering
internal and external candidates. Jeff will support the Board in ensuring an
orderly transition during his 12-month notice period.

 

Andi Case, Clarksons' CEO, said:

 

"On behalf of everyone at Clarksons I would like to thank Jeff for his
dedication and many years of exceptional service. Over the past two decades,
Jeff has been instrumental in helping shape our strategic journey, driving
investment and overseeing corporate acquisitions that have broadened our
product offerings and global reach. Consequently, Clarksons has established
itself as a leader with diversity of revenue and opportunities for growth in
all markets. The success of this strategy for shareholders, colleagues and
clients is evident as 2024 saw Clarksons' 22nd consecutive year of dividend
growth.

 

"During his tenure, Jeff has helped us guide the business through many
acquisitions and their successful integration into the business. He has also
been extremely effective whenever we have faced challenges, with Clarksons
emerging stronger each time - whether it was navigating the global financial
crisis, the 2014 oil price shock, a cyber-attack, the consequences of
geo-political uncertainty and especially the Covid pandemic.

 

"I would also like to thank Jeff as he has been integral in helping mould the
culture at Clarksons to what it is today, no better example of which is the
creation of The Clarkson Foundation and the incredible contribution it has
made to so many good causes.

 

"We wish Jeff a very well deserved and enjoyable retirement as we drive
Clarksons through its next phase of growth."

 

Laurence Hollingworth, Clarksons' Chair, said:

 

"Since becoming Chairman in 2022 I have worked extensively with Jeff, and I
have nothing but praise for the wide-reaching contribution he has made to the
growth and success of Clarksons. He is an individual of outstanding integrity,
dedication and commitment with a powerful work ethic. He retires with the
business in excellent shape and in a strong position to continue the momentum
we have seen over the past several years. I wish him a very happy retirement."

 

Jeff Woyda, Clarksons' CFO & COO:

 

"Clarksons has been a big part of my life for the past 18 years and my
decision to retire from the Group has been taken with mixed emotions. It has
been an honour and privilege to serve as both CFO and COO of Clarksons. I am
proud to have supported Andi in his leadership of the business and to have
worked with such an outstanding executive team, each of whom show exceptional
dedication, commitment and talent. I am also grateful to have benefitted from
the support of the Board.

 

The Company in 2006 was a very different business from the market leader it is
today, providing strong foundations for the next phase of growth. I now look
forward to spending more time with my family and pursuing personal interests
outside of an executive career."

 

This announcement is made in accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.6R.

 

For further details please contact:

 

Company enquiries:

Deborah Abrehart

Company Secretary

 

Tel: +44(0)20 7334 3171

 

Camarco:

Billy Clegg

Jennifer Renwick

 

Tel: +44(0)20 3757 4980

 

 

About Clarkson PLC

 

Clarkson PLC is the world's leading provider of integrated services and
investment banking capabilities to the shipping and offshore markets,
facilitating global trade.

 

Founded in 1852, Clarksons offers its diverse and growing client base an
unrivalled range of shipbroking services, sector research, on-hand logistical
support and full investment banking capabilities in all key shipping and
offshore sectors. Clarksons continues to drive innovation across its business,
developing digital solutions which underpin the Group's unrivalled expertise
and knowledge with leading technology.

 

The Group employs over 2,100 people in over 60 offices across its four
divisions.

 

The Company has delivered 22 years of consecutive dividend growth. The highly
cash-generative nature of the business, supported by a strong balance sheet,
has enabled Clarksons to continue to invest to position the business to
capitalise on opportunities in its markets.

 

Clarksons is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange under the
ticker CKN and is a member of the FTSE 250 Index.

 

For more information, visit www.clarksons.com.

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