REG - Driver Group plc - Appointment of Non-Executive Chair

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RNS Number : 7703Q  Driver Group plc  23 February 2023

23 February 2023

DRIVER GROUP PLC

("Driver" or "the Group")

Appointment of Non-Executive Chair

Driver Group PLC (AIM: DRV), the leading global professional services
consultancy to the construction and engineering industries, providing
multi-disciplinary consultancy services including expert witness, claims and
dispute resolution services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shaun
Smith as its new Non-Executive Chair. Shaun will take up his role on 23(rd)
March 2023, following the retirement of Driver's current Chair, Steven Norris
after 8 years in the role, at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting.

Shaun has a wealth of plc experience and is currently a Non-Executive Director
of Epwin Group Plc and INSPECS Group Plc. He was Chief Financial Officer at
Norcros plc until 2021 and, prior to that, was Group Finance Director at Aga
Rangemaster Group plc (formerly Glynwed International Plc) from 2001 until its
takeover in 2015. He has also served as a Non-Executive Director of AirPartner
Plc.

Shaun Smith said: "I have followed the fortunes of Driver Group for some time,
a globally successful leader in the provision of high value expert witness,
claims and dispute resolution services to clients around the world. I am
delighted to join the business at this important moment for Driver Group,
building on its track record and working with the Board and Senior Management
team to take forward its strategy, strengthen its competitive positioning and
deliver enhanced shareholder value."

Mark Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer, said: "Shaun will bring to Driver
valuable Board experience as a former finance director of two quoted
businesses, both with  considerable international presence. We are delighted
to welcome Shaun on board.

On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Steve for his valuable
contribution to Driver Group where he has made a significant contribution
during his 8 year tenure. I wish him well for the future."

The following disclosures are required regarding Shaun Michael Thomas Smith's
(aged 62) appointment pursuant to Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules
for Companies ("AIM Rules"):

 Current directorships:          Previous directorships/partnerships in the last 5 years:

 ·      Inspecs Group PLC        ·      Merlyn Industries UK Ltd

 ·      Epwin Group PLC          ·      Norcros Industry (International) Limited

                                 ·      Norcros Developments Ltd

                                 ·      Norcros Estates Ltd

                                 ·      Norcros plc

                                 ·      Norcros Group (Holdings) Ltd

                                 ·      Norcros Group (Trustee) Ltd

                                 ·      Norcros SA Pty Ltd

                                 ·      Tile Africa Windhoek Property (Pty) Ltd

                                 ·      Christa (271) Pty Ltd

                                 ·      RAP Plumbing Supplies Pty Ltd

                                 ·      Air Partner Plc

                                 ·      Hatherdown (1991) Limited

                                 ·      Standard Engineering Plastics Limited

                                 ·      00495630 Limited

 

Save as set out above, there is no further information to be disclosed in
respect of Shaun Smith under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules.

 

ENDS

Enquiries

 Driver Group plc                             020 7377 0005
 Mark Wheeler (CEO)
 Charlotte Parsons (CFO)

 Singer Capital Markets (Nomad & Broker)      020 7496 3000
 Sandy Fraser
 Jen Boorer
 Alex Emslie

 Acuitas Communications                       020 3745 0293 / 07799 767676
 Simon Nayyar                                 simon.nayyar@acuitascomms.com
 Arthur Dingemans                             arthur.dingemans@acuitascomms.com

 

 

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