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RNS Number : 8834U  ME Group International PLC  02 March 2026

 

2 March 2026

 

ME Group International plc

("ME Group", the "Group" or the "Company")

 

Appointment of Chief Operating Officer

 

ME Group International PLC (LSE: MEGP), the instant-service vending equipment
group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christophe Dantcikian as
Chief Operating Officer with immediate effect. Christophe is a member of the
Executive Team, working closely with the Board of Directors.

 

Christophe is an international executive with more than 20 years' global
experience in retail, convenience and vending businesses.

 

He has held senior general management and director-level positions across
multiple subsidiaries and multi-country platforms within ExxonMobil and Puma
Energy, a part of Trafigura Group. Between 2017 and 2018, he served as General
Manager of Photomaton, ME Group's largest subsidiary, with responsibility for
operations, commercial performance and strategic development.

 

Throughout his career, Christophe has led organic-growth initiatives and
acquisitions, expanding retail partnerships and businesses internationally.
His experience spans mature and emerging markets, including Europe, Africa,
Latin America and Australia. He brings extensive experience in strategic
leadership, business development, disciplined capital management and value
creation, underpinned by a strong focus on customer experience.

 

Vlad Crasneanscki, Deputy CEO, commented:

 

"I am delighted to welcome Christophe to the Company in the role of Chief
Operating Officer. He brings with him extensive experience of working with
global companies and a deep understanding of our business, which will be
instrumental in supporting the Group as we continue to deliver against our
long-term growth strategy, primarily focused on the expansion of our core
activities of laundry and photobooths. Christophe's appointment further
strengthens the Group's management team as we look to capitalise on the
exciting growth opportunities ahead."

 

 ME Group International plc          +44 (0) 1372 453 399

 Vladimir Crasneanscki, Deputy CEO   ir@me-group.com (mailto:ir@me-group.com)

 Stéphane Gibon, CFO

 Hudson Sandler                      +44 (0) 20 7796 4133

 Wendy Baker / Nick Moore            me-group@hudsonsandler.com (mailto:me-group@hudsonsandler.com)

 

NOTES TO EDITORS

 

ME Group International plc (LSE: MEGP) is an international market leader in
automated self-service equipment aimed at the consumer market.

 

The Group operates, sells and services a wide range of instant-service vending
equipment across 16 countries in its key regions of Continental Europe, the UK
& Republic of Ireland and Asia Pacific. The Group's services include:

 

Core activities:

 

 ·         Photo.ME  Photobooths and integrated biometric identification solutions

 ·         Wash.ME   Unattended laundry services and launderettes

 

Ancillary activities:

 

 ·         Print.ME       High-quality digital printing kiosks

 ·         Other vending  Primarily foodservice vending equipment (Feed.ME), Children's rides
                          (Amuse.ME), Photocopier services (Copy.ME)

 

The Group has a proven track record of innovation and diversification of its
products and services enabling it to respond to the evolving needs of its
customers and consumers.

 

The Group benefits from well-established partnerships and long-term contracts
with major site owners in attractive, high-footfall locations, enabling it to
offer multiple products and services onsite. Partners include supermarkets,
petrol forecourts, shopping malls (indoors and outdoors), transport hubs, and
administration buildings (City Halls, Police etc.).

 

The Company's shares have been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1962.

 

For further information: www.me-group.com (http://www.me-group.com)

 

 

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