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RNS Number : 5958O  Mission Group PLC (The)  13 January 2026

13 January 2026

The Mission Group plc

("MISSION" the "Company" or the "Group")

BOARD CHANGES

The MISSION Group plc (AIM: TMG), creator of Work That Counts(TM), comprising
a group of digital marketing and communications Agencies, is pleased to
announce the appointments of Jon Kempster and Emma Wright as Non-Executive
Directors of the Group, effective 1 February 2026. Jon will also take over as
Audit Committee Chair upon appointment to the Board, replacing Mark Lund OBE
who will step down from the Board, effective today.

Jon Kempster

Jon brings a wealth of boardroom experience spanning over 25 years in CFO and
Non-Executive roles. He is currently a Non-Executive Director and Audit
Committee Chair at Synectics plc, Pennant International Group plc and Norman
Broadbent plc. He is also a Director of Delta Pension Nominees Limited and a
Non-Executive Director at Cambridge Cognition Holdings plc.

He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Price Waterhouse in 1990 and has
held several board positions, including CFO roles at Low & Bonar plc,
Delta plc and Wincanton plc, and Non-Executive roles at Ted Baker plc and DX
(Group) plc.

His experience includes multiple project assignments to implement operational
improvement plans, rescue and strengthen underperforming business units and
build value.

Emma Wright

Emma is a prominent and widely recognised expert in regulatory and commercial
AI, data and technology matters, developed over a senior legal career of more
than a quarter of a century. She is currently a partner in the London office
and Global Co-Chair of the Privacy and Cyber team at Crowell & Moring LLP,
an international law firm.

Her reputation in emerging technology is underscored by her numerous
accolades, thought leadership and influential roles, including as the Director
and co-Founder of the Interparliamentary Forum on Emerging Technology, where
she has delivered speeches at events such as the UN Commission on the Status
of Women and Black Hat MEA in Riyadh. Her insights have also been featured at
prominent events, including the AI for Good conference.  She was recently
named as one of the Top 10 Most Influential Women in technology by UK
publication, Computer Weekly.

David Morgan, MISSION'S Non-Executive Chair, commented: "I am delighted to
welcome Jon and Emma to the MISSION Board, adding vast experience and
expertise in their respective fields. Jon's extensive Boardroom experience and
Emma's leadership in emerging technology such as AI will be hugely valuable as
we look ahead to the next phase of the Group's growth, with a refreshed and
strong Board in place.

On behalf of the Board, I would also like to thank Mark Lund for his
contribution to MISSION. Having stepped into the role of Interim Group CEO
last year, he successfully led the Company through an important period and
transition to new leadership. He leaves with our very best wishes."

Jon Kempster added: "This is an exciting time to join MISSION and I look
forward to bringing my extensive executive and non-executive experience to the
table as the Group continues its growth journey under the leadership of David
and Group CEO, John Carey."

Emma Wright commented: "As technology, data and AI continue to transform the
operating landscape across the marketing and communications industry The
MISSION Group has a great opportunity ahead. I am delighted to take up this
role on the Board and look forward to working with my MISSION colleagues as
the Group looks to capitalise."

Regulatory Disclosures (in accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule Two paragraph
(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies)

Jonathan Kempster, aged 62 years, holds or has held the following
directorships or partnerships during the five years preceding the date of this
announcement:

 

 Current Directorships/Partnerships  Past Directorships/Partnerships
 Cambridge Cognition Holdings plc    Bonhill Group plc
 Norman Broadbent plc                Independent Trustee Services Limited
 Pennant International Group plc     Ted Baker Plc
 Synectics plc                       Redcentric plc
 JVM AG                              FireAngel Safety Technology Group plc
 JVM Property AG                     FireAngel Safety Technology Limited
 Rochester Associates Ltd            Portcentric Solutions Limited
 Delta Pension Nominees Limited      Serinus Energy plc
                                     DX (Group) PLC

 

Regulatory Disclosures (in accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule Two paragraph
(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies)

Emma Louise Wright Evans, née Wright, aged 50 years, holds or has held the
following directorships or partnerships during the five years preceding the
date of this announcement:

 

 Current Directorships/Partnerships          Past Directorships/Partnerships
 Crowell & Moring LLP                        Harbottle & Lewis LLP
 KL Heritage LLP (formerly Kemp Little LLP)  Deloitte UK LLP
                                             My Local Pitch Ltd
                                             Office for the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Limited

 

 

ENDS

ENQUIRIES

 John Carey, Chief Executive Officer                                   Via Houston

 Giles Lee, Chief Financial Officer
 The MISSION Group PLC

 Simon Bridges / Andrew Potts / Harry Rees
 Canaccord Genuity Limited                                             020 7523 8000

 (Financial Adviser, Nominated Adviser and Broker)

 Peter Tracey                                                          020 3807 8484

 Blackdown Partners Limited

 (Financial Adviser)

 Kate Hoare / Charlie Barker                                           077 33 032 695 / 020 4529 0549
 E: mission@houston.co.uk (mailto:mission@houston.co.uk)
 Houston PR

 

NOTES TO EDITORS 

The MISSION Group Plc. is the Alternative Group for Ambitious Brands.

Delivering measurable, results-driven campaigns as the preferred creative
partner for real business growth. We offer top-tier agencies, strategic
specialisms and global reach delivering outstanding performance for brands. We
call it Work That Counts™ www.themission.co.uk
(http://www.themission.co.uk/)

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