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RNS Number : 4078G  HeiQ PLC  12 March 2024

12 March 2024

HeiQ Plc

("HeiQ" or "the Company")

Board Changes

HeiQ (LSE:HEIQ), a leading company in materials innovation and hygiene
technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Van de Kerkhof
as Chairman of the Company, with effect from 1 April 2024.

Robert was appointed Non-Executive Director of HeiQ in January 2024 and
subsequently, Chair of HeiQ AeoniQ. He brings a wealth of invaluable
experience, having spent over 30 years in general management and
sustainability leadership positions across the textiles industry.

The HeiQ Board would like to express its appreciation and gratitude to Esther
Dale Kolb, current Chair, who is stepping down to pursue other interests.
Esther joined HeiQ in July 2020 and retires after working more than 30 years
in leadership and management positions in both the chemicals and textiles
industries. Esther will remain with the business to ensure an orderly handover
of duties to Robert.

Esther Dale-Kolb, Non-Executive Director and retiring Chair of HeiQ plc,
commented: "I have taken the difficult decision to retire as Chairwoman of
HeiQ plc to pursue other interests, With HeiQ moving to its next phase and
scaling up of HeiQ AeoniQ, I feel that now is the right time to hand over the
Chair's position to Robert, given his wealth of expertise in sustainable
textiles as well as senior leadership experience.

I would like to thank my co-directors on the Board of HeiQ plc and our
shareholders for their support since our IPO in December 2020. I am pleased to
have played a part in recruiting Robert and welcome him as the new Chair. His
extensive experience and proven leadership in sustainability and textiles will
be invaluable as HeiQ continues its mission of innovating and disrupting the
industry. As I retire from my role, I am confident that Robert will lead the
company to new heights, and I look forward to seeing HeiQ's future successes."

Robert van de Kerkhof, HeiQ plc Non-Executive Director, commented: "I am
honoured to accept the role of Chairman at HeiQ. I look forward to
collaborating with the talented team to drive forward our strategic
objectives, fostering sustainable practices, and delivering value for our
shareholders."

For further information, please contact:

 HeiQ Plc                                          +41 56 250 68 50

 Carlo Centonze (CEO)
 Cavendish Capital Markets Limited (Broker)        +44 (0) 207 397 8900

 Stephen Keys / Callum Davidson
 SEC Newgate (Media Enquiries)                     +44 (0) 20 3757 6882

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About HeiQ

HeiQ is a Swiss-based international company that innovates pioneering and
differentiating materials in partnership with established global brands. We
bridge the academic and commercial worlds to conceive performance-enhancing
materials and technologies, working with aligned brands to research,
manufacture and bring products to market, aiming for lab to consumer in
months. Our goal is to improve the lives of billions by innovating the
materials that go into everyday products, making them more hygienic,
comfortable, protective, and sustainable.

Our strong IP portfolio positions us as an innovation leader for niche,
premium and high-margin products in the textile chemicals, man-made fibers,
paints and coatings, antimicrobial plastics, probiotics and household cleaner
markets. We have also expanded into healthcare facilities, probiotic cleaning,
and hygiene coatings markets to help make hospitals and healthcare
environments more hygienic.

We have developed over 200 technologies in partnership with 300 major brands.
With a substantial research and development pipeline, including key technology
development projects HeiQ AeoniQ, HeiQ ECOS, HeiQ GrapheneX, and HeiQ Synbio,
HeiQ aims to deliver shareholder value through sales growth and entry into new
lucrative markets through disruptive innovation and M&A.

We have built a strong reputation for ESG & sustainable innovation, having
won multiple awards including the Swiss Technology Award twice and the Swiss
Environmental Award. Under experienced leadership, we are committed to driving
our profit in close connection with people and the planet. For more
information, please visit www.heiq.com.

 

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